Comments on: Are They Comparing Apples to Apples http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/ Conversations in Real Estate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:43:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Shokoofeh Nowbakht http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Shokoofeh Nowbakht Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:33:51 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1601 Lee, Great points. But, I agree with Terry that it may not happen for while, or a long while. I will ask one of my friends who has an appraisal company here in Bay Area to see what input he can add to this. Shokoofeh Lee,
Great points. But, I agree with Terry that it may not happen for while, or a long while. I will ask one of my friends who has an appraisal company here in Bay Area to see what input he can add to this.
Shokoofeh

]]> By: Jonathan Shaw http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1551 Jonathan Shaw Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:16:18 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1551 Hi Lee, I guess easier said then done. But this type of knowledge and perception by an agent really can be a difference maker. I know that this view helps you be the successful, professional realtor that you are! Jonathan Hi Lee,

I guess easier said then done. But this type of knowledge and perception by an agent really can be a difference maker. I know that this view helps you be the successful, professional realtor that you are!

Jonathan

]]> By: Brian Boisson http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 Brian Boisson Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:53:35 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1442 Excellent points, Lee! The more accurate information, a more informed consumer! Brian Excellent points, Lee!

The more accurate information, a more informed consumer!

Brian

]]> By: Adam Chinn http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1434 Adam Chinn Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:00:34 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1434 Great post Lee! It would be very helpful for everyone if they had this additional information. As it is now, it is possible but at times difficult and time consuming to call and find out all the information. If it was in the MLS when the transaction was closed and listed it would be helpful to everyone. Although I do agree with Terry, it is probably not going to happen for a while so until then we need to continue to do our best for our clients and get them as much helpful information as we can. Thanks again for sharing, Adam Great post Lee!
It would be very helpful for everyone if they had this additional information. As it is now, it is possible but at times difficult and time consuming to call and find out all the information. If it was in the MLS when the transaction was closed and listed it would be helpful to everyone. Although I do agree with Terry, it is probably not going to happen for a while so until then we need to continue to do our best for our clients and get them as much helpful information as we can.

Thanks again for sharing,
Adam

]]> By: Nicole Machado http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1422 Nicole Machado Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:32:19 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1422 Lee, I couldn't agree with this blog more. You're absolutely correct in the price differences for different upgrades and longevity of materials. This should definitely all be taken into consideration when it comes to appraisals and even CMA's. Great food for thought! Lee,
I couldn’t agree with this blog more. You’re absolutely correct in the price differences for different upgrades and longevity of materials. This should definitely all be taken into consideration when it comes to appraisals and even CMA’s. Great food for thought!

]]> By: Terry Birt http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1417 Terry Birt Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:34:37 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1417 Lee it would be nice if the MLS had that information...but it does seem that it will not happen for awhile... as far as our roles in assisting our buyers,sellers,& appraisers - agents need to talk to their piers who have closed and pendings sales in the areas of the subject properties..I know that you are proactive in that way..it is amazing what a large perecentage of agents do not take their time to do better research to advice their clients.. Lee it would be nice if the MLS had that information…but it does seem that it will not happen for awhile… as far as our roles in assisting our buyers,sellers,& appraisers – agents need to talk to their piers who have closed and pendings sales in the areas of the subject properties..I know that you are proactive in that way..it is amazing what a large perecentage of agents do not take their time to do better research to advice their clients..

]]> By: Kathy Wall http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1414 Kathy Wall Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:14:39 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1414 Good article, Lee. Even worse than the fact that the appraisers don't have the data they need to compare, is the fact that so many of them are now appraising homes in areas that they know nothing about. As you know, this has been caused due to the changes in the appraisal laws and the fact that they are all now tossed into a pool and chosen randomly. Some of them are coming from 50 miles or more from the properties they are appraising, which is ridiculous. Good article, Lee. Even worse than the fact that the appraisers don’t have the data they need to compare, is the fact that so many of them are now appraising homes in areas that they know nothing about. As you know, this has been caused due to the changes in the appraisal laws and the fact that they are all now tossed into a pool and chosen randomly. Some of them are coming from 50 miles or more from the properties they are appraising, which is ridiculous.

]]> By: Larry Franzella http://www.prucalvoices.com/2009/08/are-they-comparing-apples-to-apples/comment-page-1/#comment-1385 Larry Franzella Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:18:47 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=1775#comment-1385 Lee, You are so right, you can't just look at the sales price and have a true understanding of the value of the property. This is inofrmation that a Realtor with knowledge of the area can really help sift through. Larry Lee,

You are so right, you can’t just look at the sales price and have a true understanding of the value of the property. This is inofrmation that a Realtor with knowledge of the area can really help sift through.

Larry

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