Best Bay Area Appraiser Blog
Insights and musings about real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
REALTOR TIP: HOW TO AVOID A BAD APPRAISAL
As a Real Estate Agent, it’s possible you have been the victim of an appraisal that came in below the contract price. Then when you saw one or two of the sales the appraiser used, you were upset. You wanted to scream, “But that house has X, Y, and Z differences!” In...
Why is a Date of Death Appraisal Needed?
Often when consulting with a professional after the unfortunate passing of someone who is referred to as the Grantor of real property the Accountant, Tax or Family Law Attorney or other will request that the Trustee or person(s) managing the Estate obtain a Date of...
Are Zestimates Accurate
As an Agent and Appraiser, I can’t tell you how many times I have met a Homeowner who inevitably asks questions about the accuracy of Zillow’s Zestimate. It floors me that with all the information that can be found on the internet that these questions still come up,...
Does Solar Make Sense?
Being and Appraiser and a Real Estate Agent I am asked on a regular basis about solar systems and whether or not they make sense to purchase or lease. Is it worth the money? What type of plan should I go with? The most frequently asked is how much will it add to the...
Relics on Railroad this Labor Day in Historic Downtown Danville CA
Hi everyone, If you’re staying around town this Labor Day Weekend, check out Relics on Railroad! Danville’s vintage, antiques and “makers” market is this Labor Day, September 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., showcasing 60 plus vendor booths, truck loads of unique artifacts,...