Nov 17, 2012
As far as divorce proceedings go, for most couples, the home is a major shared asset. The first step in dealing with the splitting of assets is to determine the real estate value during divorce. Use An Appraiser An appraiser is the best way to help determine the value of your assets. They are better…View the full report…
Nov 05, 2012
The home appraisal profession is not often considered a dangerous job. Most appraisers can be in and out of a client’s home within just a few hours. Other than a messy house, the work usually goes off without a hitch. Well, if that’s been your experience, consider yourself lucky because we’ve decided to gather some…View the full report…
Sep 22, 2012
We received a call from a prospective client who asked about whether or not an appraisal was needed if she were a cash buyer. She went on to say that the price she was quoted by the homeowner seemed reasonable since her friend had purchased a house nearby for just about the same amount. However,…View the full report…
Sep 01, 2012
When selling your home, it is important to understand the difference between tax assessments and appraisals. While these two processes may seem similar upon first impression, they serve very different purposes when factoring the true value of a home. A tax assessment is something governments can use to establish the value of a home. The…View the full report…
Aug 26, 2012
Recently, real estate agent Barbara Cocoran went on the Today Show to discuss real estate pricing for the rich and famous. The high end market of celebrity real estate is not like regular real estate, not even compared to millionaires who own mansions in exclusive neighborhoods. According to Cocoran, buyers pay a premium prices on…View the full report…
Aug 18, 2012
Technology has revolutionized the appraisal industry. Tools have changed the landscape of the appraisal process. The right appraisal technology saves time and make the process more efficient. Technology can help in a variety of ways. For example, the appraisal process involves an examination of public records. Appraisers used to go to courthouses or mayor’s offices to obtain tax…View the full report…
Jul 30, 2012
A local appraiser we work with recently received a call to appraise a home in Florida. The home owner said that his home consisted of 2 acres of land and a partially built residence. He wanted to know if an “as-is” appraisal for the property was a good idea. Normally, homes that are under construction are not good…View the full report…
Jul 14, 2012
It’s common knowledge that homeowners prepare their homes for home sales. They clean and make sure that all possible repair work has been done before the real estate agent and potential buyers visit. It’s essential to prepare your home for an appraisal as well. The process leads to a sale and there is no reason…View the full report…
Jul 09, 2012
You should review your home appraisal report to make sure it was done accurately. The appraisal document contains a lot of information that leads to determining the value of a home. Homeowners should take care to review the appraisal report carefully. As appraisal specialists, we want to help you better understand what to look for in an appraisal report….View the full report…
Jul 02, 2012
Choosing a real estate appraiser is a vital step in the process of selling your home. So, what five questions can you ask your potential appraiser to make sure that you are choosing the best appraiser for your needs? An independent appraisal sets the value for your real estate property, so the professional real estate…View the full report…
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