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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. This will help establish rapport and trust with the appraiser.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

Linda (who asked that her real name not be used) beat out a dozen other prospective buyers in a bidding war by offering $445,000 and waiving all contingencies. Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

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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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

What New Homebuyers Need To Know About Appraisals. Buying a home can be a confusing process, however, I hope that you have been able to surround yourself with knowledgable professionals who can help you navigate your first home purchase and make it an enjoyable experience. What is a Mortgage Appraisal? Who is the Appraisal for?

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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. I have always had a landline for business calls and a cell phone for personal calls.

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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.