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Real Estate Appraiser - Lanier Appraisal Service - CR004373
Lakefront Appraiser of 25 Years. Mary knows the Lake! Don't make a mistake an hire someone who does not understand Lake Site Values.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
 I started to look back at my Active Rain blog to see how long I have been blogging! 10 years ago in February 2009 right here on Active Rain. Wow time flies when you are having fun. It has been a nice journey. Just thought I would share. Have a great weekend everyone! 
04/12/2019
With all the alternatives to selling Real Estate, Companies like Open Door, Offer Pad, Knock.com, etc. have entered our market. So what does this mean FOR the market and appraisals?   One could argue they are creating a NEW market. This is BAD news for other sellers because we all know that they...
04/10/2019
What do Appraiser's do after they leave my home? Share with your Sellers as they need to know what goes on behind the scenes.  Thank you for stopping by!
02/03/2019
There has long been an issue of relationships between Realtors and Appraisers and many times that relationship has been adversarial, because Realtors are trying to sell homes, get buyers into homes and get to the closing table to earn a living.Appraisers are seen as one of the obstacles to making...
01/08/2019
Yours Truly  (Lanier Appraisal Service) interviewed again at WDUN Radio in Gainesville, GA this morning. So much fun!FB Post: "Another fantastic radio show talking appraisals and Real Estate with Kim Waters - Norton Realtor. Thanks for the invite to the show Kim and Tracy Tesmer (show host). — wi...
12/01/2018
As a Realtor you may think great, NO appraisal! No worries..Not so fast!As a Buyer you may think great no appraisal...that saves me money and that must mean the home I am purchasing is worth what I am paying....Not So Fast!  What is a PIW? (It is a misnomer for one). It means that Fannie has deci...
09/07/2018
IN A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO POST NEGATIVE REVIEWS, IT IS NICE TO GET ONE LIKE THIS, ESPECIALLY IN OUR BUSINESS! THANK YOU! BACK TO WORK NOW! 5 STAR REVIEW MARY THOMPSON APPRAISER
08/25/2018
  As a Buyer's Realtor you want to make sure your client is not overpaying for one of the largest investments of their life...Their Home!   As an Appraiser, I do not like to see a large gap betweenintrinsic value and market value. What is the difference and why does it matter?   Intrinsic value: ...
06/06/2018
 Had a very fun morning as a guest on the WDUN North GA Radio talk show. I was on with a local Realtor Kim Waters and we discussed all things Real Estate and Appraisals. A very good exchange indeed! The Host loved getting the behind the scenes information from an Appraiser. Never had an Appraiser...
03/31/2018
Thanks to the people of Hall County, GA who voted Lanier Appraisal Service the BEST Real Estate Apprasier in Hall County, GA. We are humbled and we thank you.  Thank you to THE GAINESVILLE TIMES for putting on a great party for all the winners in their respective business categories! 2018 is look...
02/05/2018
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