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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Now I know what you might be thinking, appraisers don’t accept this kind of information in fear of being influenced. Let me clear up a misconception, you can provide information to the appraiser. We are required to analyze the contract and where do you think contract analysis begins? Why was this offer selected?