Picture this: You have inherited a house, need to settle an estate, and want to sell the property. This post is all about providing valuable insight to settle an estate and sell an inherited house. One of the trickiest situations in the real estate industry is when it’s time to settle an estate. You have inherited a house, need to settle an estate, and want to sell the property. It sounds straightforward enough, but trust me, it’s anything but. I’m going to share some insider secrets on how to navigate this delicate scenario. After you learn about all of these strategies you are going to feel ..read more

Are you a real estate appraiser feeling the pinch because the usual stream of property appraisal work isn’t flowing as it used to? This post is all about alternative real estate appraiser jobs to supplement your appraiser salary. First let me say this: You are not alone. Many appraisers find themselves in a similar boat, struggling to make ends meet when the demand for traditional appraisal services dwindles. But, our expertise in property valuation, market analysis, and real estate economics opens up a world of alternative career paths that you may not have considered before. So, if you are ..read more

What if I told you there is a way that real estate appraisers can help realtors easily reduce liability? This post is all about how an appraisal can reduce liability and disputes with clients, buyers, or sellers. The worst case scenario (for a realtor) in a real estate transaction is that something goes terribly wrong and everyone is pointing a finger at the realtor. And you’re the realtor they are pointing at. Not a great way to get a future referral, right? What if I told you the #1 way that realtors can easily reduce liability is by getting a house appraisal? Here is how your connecti ..read more

Investing in real estate is not something to DIY. Here are 7 valuable ways that realtors can leverage appraisers in the evaluation of investment properties. As appraisers, we collaborate with realtors all the time to assess potential investment properties for their clients. These savvy realtors want to make sure they have done everything possible for their clients to be confident in their investment decisions. The clients then have a ton of appreciation and respect for their well-informed realtor. This post is all about the 7 valuable ways to leverage appraisers in the evaluation of investmen ..read more

Not sure where to begin with estate planning? This post is all about knowing and understanding the value of your property when planning an estate. Estate planning is extremely detailed and if you’re anything like me, you are focused on doing everything you possibly can to make sure you are including all the correct information. I have a message that will resonate with anyone who struggles with estate planning. Begin with knowing and understanding the value of your property. This way you will be well-informed and prepared for making the necessary decisions when you sit down with your advisor ..read more

I’m going to reveal the one thing that will change everything about your negotiation process when it comes to home sales. The negotiation process is the one part of the home sale process that many homeowners dread. Which is one of the MANY reasons why I always recommend hiring a realtor – but that’s a subject for another day You are about to learn about one of the most influential tools that you and your realtor can be equipped with that will greatly influence your negotiation power. This post is all about the one thing that will change everything about your negotiation process when it comes ..read more

Here are 10 ways to prevent overpricing that every realtor and homeowner should know. Selling a house can be extremely stressful and if you’re anything like me, you are researching like crazy so that you will make sure you are prepared. Did you know that an appraiser plays a critical role in preventing overpricing by conducting a thorough and objective analysis of a property’s value? You are going to learn about all the 10 ways an appraiser can help you to prevent overpricing. After you learn about all of these methods you are going to be well informed and feel confident in making a decision ..read more

Want to know how the new Fannie Mae controversial “value acceptance” can be good news for homeowners, home buyers and realtors? This post is all about thinking outside of the box to use Fannie Mae’s shocking decision and flip it to work to your advantage. Fannie Mae has introduced “value acceptance” recently and it has sent shock waves through the lending industry. This announcement has changed the appraisal process in a way that, if left alone, can be financially damaging to homeowners and home buyers, which is extremely alarming. But, I am a think-outside-of-the-box kinda human. I choose l ..read more

Want to know how appraisers look for comparable sales? This post is all about the details of running comps for real estate appraisal. Figuring out what a house is worth is fun for us! Would you like to know what appraisers are looking for when deciding on which comparable sales to use? I’m removing the mystery of how we search for comparable sales for a home appraisal. Once you learn the secret, you will be able to know what to look for also! This post is all about how to find comparable sales in real estate appraisal. Sales Comparison Approach Before we talk about how to find comparable sale ..read more

Want to know why the 2023 summer real estate market is putting so many real estate investors in the driver seat? This post is all about how you can be a savvy real estate investor during this crazy summer real estate market. The summer real estate market in the Philadelphia Metro area is known to be the time of year when the housing prices are usually the highest. And if you’re anything like me, you are looking for the silver lining! You are going to get a bird’s eye view of how the housing shortage is affecting our market and why the savvy investors are happy. After you learn about our 2023 ..read more