When you want to sell your home, one of the first considerations is usually, “What should the list price be?” This critical and often under analyzed price can leave your home sitting on the market too long or cost you thousands by leaving equity money on the table. This is when an […]
Do You Know The Qualifications of an Appraiser? Have Confidence in the Professional, The Appraiser
Originally posted at DW Slater Blog on October 12, 2015 If you are like me you want to know the qualifications of the person that is about to provide a service for you whether it is your electrician, doctor, dentist, etc. It is my intent to provide you with some information in regards […]
Are Sheds Outbuildings?
Originally posted at Cleveland Appraisal Blog on October 25, 2018 Often, when appraising homes, I see MLS listings that call a shed an out building. Ask any appraiser and they will likely say that a shed is not an outbuilding. So, are sheds outbuildings? Sometimes it’s good to just get the definition from […]
5 tips to List your Home at the Right Price
If your home is listed at the right price in tandem with its true market value its should sell within the appropriate time with reasonable marketing effort. Here are 5 pro tips to list your home at the right price. Here’s a quick video with some tips that will help you list […]
5 Common Appraisal Questions Answered
This article was originally posted on DWSlaterCo on February 07, 2018 Even though it is still winter and it is a bit icy outside as I type, it appears that the market activity in our area has already started to heat up. As we get ready for the busy spring selling season, I thought […]
10 tips from an Appraiser for a stress free appraisal inspection
The appraisal is often a stressful element in a real estate sale as it can sometimes throw a serious wrench in the transaction occurring as planned. Here’s a handy Consumer Guide to getting ready for your home appraisal inspection. When an appraisal comes in lower than the agreed upon sales price, the buyers and sellers […]
