Birmingham, AL real estate appraiser Tom Horn discusses who owns the mortgage appraisal and what the buyer can do to make sure they don't overpay.| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
Birmingham, AL real estate appraiser Tom Horn discusses what free home appraisals are and whether they can be used by banks.| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
Birmingham, AL real estate appraiser Tom Horn shares some appraisal tips with agents to help the loan closing go smoother.| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
Birmingham, AL real estate appraiser Tom Horn discusses the worst appraisal advice that home sellers actually believe.| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
A few days ago I had a real estate agent friend ask me how much homes were appraising for per square foot in a local neighborhood. It was a very good question, especially for anyone who wants to get an idea of their home’s value. And because I get asked this question a lot I […]| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
Have you ever wondered how accurate the Zillow “Zestimate” really is? Whenever I am doing appraisals I have homeowners tell me what their Zillow “Zestimate” is. I am sure they are hoping that my appraisal is similar to that number (if it is high), however the two could be close, but more times that not […]| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
The “Subject To” appraisal is one that many people do not understand, so I thought I would share with you today a situation in which a “Subject To” appraisal could have saved the homeowner thousands of dollars. A “Subject To” appraisal is one in which the value is based on a what a home will […]| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
I was recently asked by a real estate agent if a sunroom could be included in the gross living area of a home. The is the explanation I gave them.| Birmingham Appraisal Blog
People are different. Some like to get their hands dirty in projects, while others may want to hire someone to do it for them. The abundance of DIY shows on T.V. have given people the knowledge and motivation to do it themselves, learn something new, and save some money. There are people who have built […]| Birmingham Appraisal Blog