We have had these questions asked of us: Do I have a 4 bedroom home or a 3 bedroom home? Does a bedroom have to have a closet to be considered a bedroom? Does a bedroom have to have a...

The appraisal is often a stressful element in a real estate sale as it can sometimes throw a serious wrench in the transaction occurring as planned. Here’s a handy Consumer Guide to getting ready...

      Should a Seller get a Pre-Listing Appraisal?   The answer is Yes, Absolutely!!!  Before hiring a real estate agent a seller should first obtain an independent...

Originally posted at DW Slater Co Appraisal Blog     I thought it would be interesting to see what others are searching for when it comes to appraisers. I found it surprising that...

What is a low appraisal? The term low appraisal is a description used by real estate and mortgage folk when the appraisal value does not support the sales price. It has little merit. The appraisal...

  Appraisers complete various type of reports for lenders and homeowners. The big factors that affect the cost of a home appraisal is the location, purpose of the appraisal, size of the home...