Jun 21, 2012
In the first installment of this series, we covered many of the basics. Since then, we listened to our clients and made a list of other frequently asked questions for appraisers. We hope this helps clear up any confusion regarding the real estate appraisal process because ultimately, we are all working together to get you…View the full report…
Jun 16, 2012
We often get the same questions asked by different clients. In this blog post, we decided to take some of the most frequently asked questions and create a “most common questions for appraisers” post. This is a basic crash course in appraisals and the first installment for this series. Q: How is home’s value determined?…View the full report…
Jun 11, 2012
It may seem preposterous that a home appraiser doesn’t know how the real estate market really works. Yet, this is sometimes a reality. For example, we recently had an alarming conversation with Leslie and Mike W., a couple living in Tampa, Florida. Leslie is a commercial appraiser and has been in the business for over…View the full report…
Jun 06, 2012
There is one thing that comes up again and again during home appraisals: Does adding a pool raise a home’s value by more or less than the cost to build it? Home swimming pools come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are worth more to some buyers than others — so there aren’t always hard numbers to quantify how…View the full report…
May 27, 2012
Although a Pennsylvania real estate appraisal of a commercial property would be more common in larger metropolitan areas such as Pittsburgh, Home Appraisals, Inc. does offer them throughout the state. There are three basic kinds of commercial real estate appraisals, and the first (and least expensive) one is called a “restricted use” appraisal. The term…View the full report…
Apr 27, 2012
Many people believe a home inspector and real estate appraiser have the same job, when, in reality, they are very different. Although, both can be requested by mortgage and lending companies, they are usually used for different purposes. Knowing the differences between the two can teach you how to prepare and take advantage of the…View the full report…
Apr 20, 2012
When it comes time to have a real estate appraisal most people don’t know exactly what that entails or how a home in evaluated. The method by which real estate appraisers come by the value depends on the property and the reason for the appraisal. These two factors can dramatically alter the real estate appraisal….View the full report…
Apr 17, 2012
When coming up with real estate appraisals licensed agents in the US typically use three methods to come by their valuation figures. The approach depends on the purpose of appraisal, the agent and, most of all, the party requiring the appraisal. Since the three methods can come up with significantly different figures, it’s a good…View the full report…
Apr 12, 2012
You will have to deal with real estate appraisals at some point in your life as a homeowner, whether getting one before selling house, having one for insurance purposes or just getting one to get an idea of your current home value. Cheap home appraisals are fast and painless, and don’t take a lot of…View the full report…
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