Is an AVM an Appraisal?

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!