Home appraisals are done by professionals, but you can usually get an idea of what your home is worth using websites like Redfin and Zillow. These websites use public record information to estimate ...

Last week we outlined how home appraisers gather and measure the qualities of a house based on its neighborhood, site, and home improvements. Now we will try to explain how they use visual impressions ...

Hello, newer appraisers! As the Chief Appraiser for a national AMC, I'm pleased to welcome you into the world of real estate ...

The topic may seem peculiar at a time when mortgage originations are down from the heyday of the early 2000s, but if the issue isn’t addressed now, a shortage of qualified residential appraisers could ...

A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order appraisals during mortgage or refinance underwriting. Appraisers take many ...

A highly skilled appraiser can be a champion for a landowner whose property is being taken by a government entity. A credible, well-supported appraisal report can help you reach a favorable settlement ...

When you're ready to buy a home and have signed the purchase and sale contract before the lender approves the mortgage, you'll need a property appraisal. An appraisal confirms that the home is worth ...

A highly skilled appraiser can be a champion for a landowner whose property is being taken by a government entity. A credible, well-supported appraisal report can help you reach a favorable settlement ...