Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 11, 2023

11 Helpful Tips For Choosing Comps Whenever I speak to agents about the real estate market and the appraisal process the one topic that the discussion always leads to is about choosing comps. Today I’m going to share my top tips for choosing comps from an appraiser’s perspective.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

I was asked a question recently by an agent who was having problems finding comps. They wanted to know if it was okay to use new construction sales in an appraisal of an older home. Appraisal Process To answer this it’s important to understand the appraisal process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

I was asked a question recently by an agent who was having problems finding comps. Appraisal Process To answer this it’s important to understand the appraisal process. When we appraise a house, we’re figuring out how much it’s worth. appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a curious homeowner, understanding the dangers of outlier sales can help ensure a more accurate and fair representation of property values. The Temptation of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Home At first glance, outlier sales might seem like a goldmine of information for agents.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I often get asked by agents about the best way to find comparable sales when pricing a listing. Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property. I’ve listed below the top search criteria I look at when searching for comps during the appraisal process.

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