Debra Heger's (debraheger) Blog

As an appraiser, I get many questions from local agents and other appraisers about appraisals.  More and more lately I am getting the question - "What is average condition"?  I must say this can be a loaded question to which I am sometimes reluctant to answer.  I also will not answer about a prop...

As an appraiser I use the ANSI Z765 - 2003 method for calculating the square footage on a home.  Not everyone uses this guideline therefore there are varying calculations.  Before you list or sell your home, look it up online and see what's to be included above grade and what's not. There is very...