Does Your Real Estate Appraiser Know How Real Estate Really Works?
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 10 years. She keeps up-to-date with zoning information and often takes classes online to learn about new methods and matters in business property appraisals. Leslie mentioned an encounter she had with another appraiser at a charity benefit dinner. After speaking to him extensively, she realized