Valuing Green: Will A Green Home Mean A Better Appraisal?
The true financial value of a green home has been a debate within the appraisal community for quite some time. Why would a seemingly positive home enhancement become a topic with such opposing view points? The answer is simple, while green home improvements may mean that the home owner is content, they don't always translate to a higher value in the appraisal process. There are, however, people working tirelessly to change that. We've covered this topic before when a client came to us asking about property enchantments with a green twist. Now, a study has found that homes with green labels
New Reality Show Alert: Scoring the Deal
Sometimes reality television shows are like nails on a chalkboard: Horribly annoying! Other times, reality TV ideas intrigue us. In the case of a new HGTV reality series called "Scoring the Deal," real estate agents attempt to sell homes to celebrity athletes. The question is, this show going to be a hit? Successful athletes are an interesting case study in home ownership. They are more than likely to make impetuous decisions. Why? Because if they are traded or sign a contract, they have to move quickly. Also, because their fortunes come quickly and can go at the same speed. Host Jason Abrams, who is a broker
Learn To Earn: The Best Appraisal Books Out There
The real estate appraisal profession is one that requires a good base of knowledge regarding home sales, real estate procedures and other useful bits of information. So, whether you are an agent, a real estate appraisal apprentice or a homeowner or seller who wants to learn about the field in an in depth manner, consider one our book selections for the best appraisal books out there to learn about the ins-and-outs of the business. Here they are, in no particular order: 1. Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal by William L. Ventolo, Martha R. Williams. Here's an Amazon review of the book by a reader: I
