Words are powerful and language matters in all situations, but today, I want to specifically talk about the importance of how we use language in the real estate profession. There are several key words...
It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there are a couple potential...
Bannock County residents furious over high property assessments – Rachel Cox-Rosen, KPVI POCATELLO — There was chaos at the Bannock County Assessor’s Office Tuesday morning. “The phone just rings and rings and rings so...
Last week in a congressional hearing on the future of the appraisal profession, some research was used to suggest appraisers are showing racial bias and essentially undervaluing black neighborhoods. I was not expecting the...
We have discussed ownership and privacy laws on this blog before, but in short, whoever orders an appraisal owns it. Appraisers are restricted from sharing an appraisal with anyone who is not the owner....
The term “comps” is shorthand for “comparables.” Comps are one of the key aspects of the real estate appraisal process. If an appraisal is done on your home, then the appraiser will search the...
Sometimes homeowners make improvements to their home in the hope that these upgrades will add value to their home if they decide to sell in the future. Now, some upgrades often do add value...
In the old days, if you really wanted to find out how much your property was worth in the current market, you called an appraiser. A licenced and qualified appraiser is trained, experienced, knowledgeable,...
While setting up an appraisal appointment, individuals sometimes get a bit concerned if the appraiser does not live within a short distance to of the house to be valued. This is a valid...
The following is a guest article from Julian Lane “The Fix It Champ.” You can follow Julian at www.thefixitchamp.com. Thank you for your submission Julian! How to Prevent and Save for Renovations and Replacements...
I received this interesting email from a local real estate agent recently. I shared part of it here, not to throw him under the bus (notice I have removed any information that might tie...
Jay Carr 
You did such a professional and accurate job with the appraisal on my house in Jackson that I insisted that the bank also use you for my home in Alpine.
Leslie Ann
I cannot thank you enough for what you did for us. Where most appraisers would just rubber-stamp the deal, you didn’t. Your appraisal was honest and kept us from entering into a major financial transaction and already being upside down. There needs to be more appraisers like you!!