Appraisers can offer specific consulting services for almost each and every participant in any real estate transaction. For a person buying property they usually are represented by a Real Estate Broker or Agent.  A real estate appraiser may be something you should consider as either an alternative  or as an addition to your ho

The first thing to get out of the away about appraisal inspections done by professional appraisers is that it is not a Home Inspection. Appraisers are not Home Inspectors, they are not Building Inspectors, they are not Structural Engineers and they are not Code Compliance Officers. They are appraisers! An appraisal inspection co

“How much is my house worth?” is a common phrase I hear as a local real estate appraiser here on the South Shore of Massachusetts.  Many homeowners may not understand the process of home valuation and what exactly an appraisal is. The fact is that a real estate appraisal is an opinion of value. This [...]

Homeowners should be aware of appraisers, and what they do. Although most homeowners may have had an experience with appraisers, not all necessarily have a chance to interact with one....If you have a real estate question it is probably one that a local professional real estate appraiser can help you with. Don't hesitate to cont