Why Pay for An Appraisal?

  Why should I pay for an appraisal when I can get the value of my home for free from Zillow or other websites? You can reach out to any number of places to get an opinion of what your home is worth. Zillow states that their estimated market value uses a proprietary...

How can Agents avoid Appraisers killing sales?

Appraisers are trained and regulated to be independent unbiased third parties.  Most appraisers are terrified to do anything that might suggest that they are biased. The appraisal board is no joke and implied negligence can cost an appraiser their career. This fear...

Will I Get a Copy of the Appraisal Report?

This is one of the most asked questions and the answer is, Yes.  During the loan process the lender is required by law to provide you a copy of the Real Estate Appraisal either before closing or at closing (depending on your agreement with the lender). The lender is...

Go Red for Women! American Heart Health Month

Do you know what causes heart disease in women? What about the survival rate? Or whether women of all ethnicities share the same risk? The fact is: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every...