Home Value Stories

In this episode, I share some of the tools I use in the valuation services that I provide, that help me be more productive and professional. 

Do you have a little piece of land that you'd like to sell to your neighbor? How much is it worth? The answer to that question may not be as easy as you think. In this episode, I explain why and how appraisers value this type of land.

Have you heard of a mortgage company that uses Artificial Intelligence? How it is being used and how might it benefit potential borrowers? How might it help with fair housing? I sat down with Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage, to talk about their new AI.  Click here for a to their website.

In this Quick Cast episode, I answer the question, is an AVM an Appraisal? 

Have you ever heard of a mouse jiggler? Have you ever used one? What does a mouse jiggler have to do with real property appraising or any profession for that matter? One thing is for sure, being a mouse jiggler can hurt us and others. In this episode, I talk about what a mouse jiggler is and how that relates to other work.

Are you a building owner? Do you manage a condo association, coop, or HOA? Have you thought of raising your property value by making your building more efficient? Are you a homeowner or tenant looking to save a little money? 

In this episode, I sat down with Tina Larsson of the Folson Group to discuss saving money and raising property value by being more efficient. Check out the Folson Group at www.thefolsongroup.com/book

I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Have you ever asked an appraiser how much value an additional bathroom or garage space will add to their home? Or how much will remodeling a kitchen increase their home's value? Did you feel like the appraiser didn't really give you a straight answer? There's a reason for that! I talk about it in this episode. I hope you enjoy it! 

Have you had your home appraised? If so, what does the report indicate about the market trends in the neighborhood of the home being appraised? Why is this so important? I talk about this topic in this episode. I also sit down with Tim Andersen, a USPAP instructor, who sheds some light on the matter. I hope you enjoy this one!

In this hot real estate market, where home prices are increasing at eye-popping rates, do you feel like we are in a housing bubble? How can we tell? In this episode, I sit down with appraiser Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, Inc. to talk about housing bubbles.

Are you thinking about investing in real estate to create cash flow? What's the best approach? When is the best time to start? What is the ideal property to purchase? 

I sat down with Willie Mandrell, author of the book The Mandrell Company, to find answers to these questions. I hope you benefit from Mr. Mandrell's wisdom and experience in turning real estate into cash flow!

Are you thinking about selling your home? Have you considered staging it? What is staging, and how can it help you sell your home more quickly, and for potentially more money? 

In this episode, I discuss how home staging got its start. I also visit with REALTOR and professional home stager (and cat rescuer), Kara Sciaulino of Lokal Realty, about how staging can benefit a seller, and some tips on making a home more attractive to buyers. You can also find Kara on Instagram at kara_sells_cleveland. 

I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this hot real estate market, home prices are being bid up to levels that defy logic. That begs the question, what does market value really mean? Is it simply the price someone is willing to pay for a home, or is more involved? I discuss the matter in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!

At the end of many appraisal observations, aka inspections, a well intentioned homeowner or Realtor will ask me what I think about what the market value of the home is going to be.

In this episode, I discuss at what point in the appraisal process the appraiser has developed their opinion of the market value of the property. I hope you enjoy!

Are you going through probate, or do you anticipate doing so in the future? How can you make the processes go as smoothly as possible? Can you bypass probate if you have a will? In this episode, I visit with Attorney Jacqueline Roberts, who provides some excellent information that can help make the probate process go as smoothly as possible. I hope you find this information to be beneficial!

Are you in the process of buying a home? Chances are good that you are going to be competing with other buyers. How can you win the bid? In this episode, I visit with a homeowner who shares their story of why they sold their home to their buyer. I also visit with a seasoned REALTOR, Jayme Sandy, who shares tips on how to win the bid. I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Are you trying to price your home to sell? Are you basing your value solely on the size of your home? In this episode, I offer you some tips that may help you to fine tune your analysis so that the price per square foot that you use is reflective of the market value of your home. I hope you enjoy this one!

Are you trying to locate homes that are comparable to yours? In this episode, I talk about things that appraisers look at when determining whether a home is comparable or not. I hope you find this information useful! 

Are you trying to price your split-level home to sell? Did you know that gross living discrepancies are one of the biggest reasons homeowners and real estate agents end up with value issues? How can you avoid value problems and price your split-level home correctly? I will give you some tips in this episode. I hope you find it helpful!

With the launching of the two NASA astronauts into space yesterday, I though it would be fitting to also escape the current atmosphere on earth, and have some fun taking space and sci-fi terms, and coming up with made-up definitions for real estate. I hope you're over the moon about this final episode of season two. Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered what you can talk with the real estate appraiser about, and what you cannot talk about? I discuss it in this episode. I also share five ways appraisers can protect homeowners and real estate agents. I hope you enjoy this episode!