The Cold Hearted Appraiser

Episode 9 - Dad's Boots

I am a real estate appraiser, and I love my job.  I am in a different area every day. I get paid to wander through people’s homes. I see on occasion, incredible homes, views, pools, master suites, kitchens, etc.  My favorite story however, is in a home in Santa Monica. Nice older Spanish home, not updated as is common, lots of books, and in the master bedroom, there was a sketch of some work boots. A simple sketch, but it caught my eye and I was taken with it.  Find out what happens of this touching story on today's episode. Vlog: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/vlog/ Website: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/

Episode 8 - How to Challenge a Poor Appraisal

Focus on important factors to value, not minor things like not indicating gutters Was there something important about your property that was missed? Was the comp selection appropriate? Is there a comp that was missed? Were adjustments appropriate?  Questions and more as we discusses how to challenge a poor appraisal. Vlog: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/vlog/ Website: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/

Episode 7 - Pros and Cons of Appraisal Waivers

What is an appraisal waiver?  Fannie and Freddie both have been allowing appraisal waivers for both refinance and purchases since before COVID  If a property has been appraised for a Fannie or Freddie recently, a loan may qualify for an appraisal waiver(now called value acceptance), meaning no appraisal, or might involve value acceptance + a property data inspection by a non-appraiser to confirm the condition of a property.  In this episode I will talk about what are the pros and cons of appraisal Waivers. Vlog: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/vlog/ Website: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/

Episode 6 - Zillow Divorce

Is it a good idea to use Zillow as a starting point for divorce valuations?  Let’s talk about the Zillow, et al algorithms.  1.    The algorithms are secret, we have no idea what drives them 2.    Zillow does not appear to take into account location or even city boundaries where values change There are 8 more points to answering the Zillow Divorce valuation, good idea or not? Vlog: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/vlog/ Website: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/

Episode 5 - Rent Control

Rent control has become a hot topic of late, so let’s discuss the impact of rent control on both rents and values I get it, in addition to housing costs being high, rents are high as well, but it is important to understand the economics of why that is the case. Let's talk about supply and demand. Vlog: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/vlog/ Website: https://gaappraisalsinc.com/