Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 19, 2022

If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably going to have open houses so that you can let buyers see for themselves the wonderful features of your home. This week, I welcome back guest blogger Penny Martin. Your real estate agent is trying her best to get your home sold quickly and for the most money.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

Today, I’m not talking about either location, although, I wouldn’t mind spending some time on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. Not a thing!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Do you fix your home up or sell it as-is? This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White who shares some pros and cons of selling a home in its as-is condition. I hope you find her article to be helpful! Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

I can’t believe that we are at the end of 2021. While that is the case, there are things that we can do to help increase our home’s market appeal, and potentially sell our home more quickly. That being said, I am happy to welcome back guest blogger Penny Martin with a new article she wrote on this topic.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. How many homes will you need to sell in order to reach your desired commissions?

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

That is, until one takes a closer look. Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. So, I thought this would be a good topic to discuss. That usually appealing to many home buyers. However, at some point, they will need to. That depends on a lot of things.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

I hope you’re enjoying a little bit of the great outdoors! This week I will be traveling to Columbus for the annual Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals summer seminar. I’m looking forward to a little networking and catching up with my appraisal friends. I hope you enjoy this article! Hidy Ho friend!

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. I have done a lot of estate appraisals.

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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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Movoto

APRIL 29, 2024

In this special edition episode, industry veteran Chris Heller breaks down the settlements of the real estate industry class action lawsuits in straightforward terms and sheds light on what it means for agents, brokers, and real estate companies. Sophie, how are you doing today? Is there such a thing?

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Real estate professionals use a mix of data analysis, market knowledge, and professional judgment to determine a property’s value or list price. However, in the quest for accuracy and reliability, one common mistake that real estate professionals need to avoid is the undue influence of outlier sales in pricing strategies.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. Most homeowners have a biased view of their home like we all do.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. In my last post, I discussed statistics related to supply and demand.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

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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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” ” I use the phrase sometimes ;> It’s one of the few times appraisers are in movies or TV series! and a four-car garage on a nearly 0.92-acre Opens in You Tube. Glass-Walled, Midcentury Manse in Houston $3.1M Excerpts: five bedrooms, 4.5

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. I was surprised at how negative they were. Not very positive.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. Closing cost credits are a great tool to help buyers pay their closing costs and have more money after closing. That is no longer allowed.

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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. It’s been said that choosing the right comps is ninety percent of the battle when pricing a home and I agree.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Functional obsolescence may or may not be caused by trends in buyer or market preferences, outdated design, or even advances in technology. Buyers are likely to see this as a flaw in the floor plan regardless of trends. Buyers are likely to see this as a flaw in the floor plan regardless of trends. 4,000 sq.ft. Never saw Clint.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Here are my thoughts, and I really want to hear from you too. It’s not a black and white answer: There’s not one black-and-white answer that applies to every house, price range, location, or market. I started appraising in 1975 and this was an issue then, continuing today. We need more appraiser legislators! =

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 3, 2022

Most agents in the Birmingham, Alabama market where I work are great about answering any questions I have about their listings. It’s an appraiser’s job to mimic what a detective might do when they are researching information to help them understand the facts of a case so we tend to ask a lot of questions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Between leveraging your personal network, filming YouTube videos and even the unpleasant task of cold prospecting, real estate professionals today wear all the hats. In one moment, you may be a content creator, and in the next, a customer service agent, administrative assistant, marketing strategist, copywriter and editor — all in one.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Generating real estate leads online is a daunting task for many real estate agents who may not know where to begin. In this article, we bring you seven actionable ways you can start to generate real estate leads today: 1. Real estate website. This is where many agents make a mistake.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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. If you are a new homebuyer, welcome!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. The days of running back to the office to write a tricky email to a client, follow up with a lead, or post on social media are long gone — and they’re never coming back.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. Appraisers are real estate reporters.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

When I worked for a northern California assessor’s office with rural areas I learned a lot about almond growing (the main crop) and other ag topics. I had niece who had several horses for many years where she lived. Excerpts: We do love our sun, but a handful of homeowners covet it more than others.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. What percentage of your clients are buyers?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2022

It’s human nature to believe that your home is the best one in the neighborhood but how does it truly compare with recent sales? Rather than looking at the recent sale(s) and saying “my home is better than that one so it should be worth more” it might be worth digging a little deeper. 6 Ways to Compare Your Home.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 10, 2024

A Final Look at 2023 Birmingham Housing Stats If asked what their final thoughts are about the 2023 real estate market coming to an end most agents would probably reply “Good riddance”! On an annual basis, Jefferson County saw an 18% decrease in houses sold while Shelby County decreased by 20%.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 19, 2022

Getting married and having children fell lower on the list, at 50 and 44, respectively. I’m a real estate agent. What should I know about working with millennial homebuyers? 79 percent of millennials are first-time home buyers. They will also want to research every home you plan on bringing them to.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not. For the record, I will state that the goal of every appraisal is to estimate the market value of a home, usually for lending purposes.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared. What is a Home Appraisal?

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Appraisal Today

JULY 21, 2023

July 18, 2023 By Ryan Lundquist Excerpts: Some areas have more pools than others Real estate is about location. This likely has to do with the cost of building a pool, cost of maintaining a pool, and even larger parcels at higher ranges – not to mention buyers at higher price points expecting a pool more often.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? I will always remember when, many years ago, a top local real estate agent asked me why I was driving around taking photos of homes.

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