Did you know appraisers are NOT all the same when it comes to experience, skill sets and education. In fact, they’re NOT even close! Real Estate Appraisals are important when you want to make informed decisions. Simply hiring the cheapest appraiser to save a few bucks could potentially cost you thousands with an incorrect valuation! We know it can be overwhelming when deciding on which appraiser to work with. You’re not alone and we’re here to help!
Step up basis For property transfers at death. By Jennifer N. Sawday, Partner at TLD LAW Trust and Estates attorney located in Southern California jsawday@tldlaw .com Step in basis is when people pass away, they leave things. Property, businesses, stocks and other assets. The values of those assets need to be appraised again at…
Market Value vs Market Price The Market is definitely crazy right now, with low inventory, pent up demand due to COVID, historically low interest rates, and multiple offers. we are seeing prices climb in many areas, especially in the entry and mid level markets. Will the prices being paid now hold up in the future?…
When Solar Panels Do and Don’t Add Value to your Home So you’ve decided to put solar panels on your home to save energy, save money and save the planet and the first thing you are going to ask the appraiser is: Do they add value? The answer is….not very often, the only way for…
