Annarbor Appraisal

APRIL 9, 2020

In it I included a year over year chart of all sales through the local MLS back to 2005. This information clearly shows a declining trend from the 2005 data down to a low point between 2009 and 2011. Buyers, sellers, and the Realtors who work with them are adaptable, and some transactions have continued via virtual showings.

Buyers 78

Buyers Property Taxes Sellers Realtors 78

Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. A buyer gets a seller’s disclosure statement for that information. When I started in this business long ago, there was no such thing as a licensed appraiser or a certified real property appraiser. No appraisal required on those!

Appraisal 86

Appraisal Training Inspection Real Estate 86

Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Nearly one-third of prospective buyers (32%) say the same if the home were in their desired location. Speaking of surprises, a recent Zillow analysis finds most states don’t require sellers to disclose paranormal activity in the home they’re selling. I quit all residential lender appraisals in 2005 due to the cyclicality.

Property Appraisal 72

Property Appraisal Appraisal Business Contracts 72