The Real Value Podcast
What the heck is a 'Comp'?

In this episode, Blaine discusses how Appraisers define 'comparable' sales and what criteria they typically use to weed out the sales that may not be the best ones to utilize in an appraisal. Blaine gives 4 basic criteria he uses when he's looking at sales in the market and how he decides if they can move from the 'just a sale' category to the 'comparable sale' category. Grab a pen, a cup of coffee and a bagel and lets get our learn on!

Direct download: What_is_a_comp_.mp3
Category:Appraisal and Real Estate -- posted at: 9:40am EDT

In this episode, Blaine discusses some of the changes in the recently updated FHA 4000.1 Handbook for Appraisers and appraiser inspections. Blaine also includes a few tips for Realtors at the end of the show which can help the inspection go smooth and painless. 

Direct download: fha_standards_4000.1.mp3
Category:Appraisal and Real Estate -- posted at: 12:43pm EDT

In this episode, Blaine Feyen, president of Real Value Appraisal Group, talks about growing your social media following and how to have some fun doing it. Quite often, businesses are at a loss on just how to manage their social media presence so Blaine covers some simple things everybody can do today to help increase followers, readership of your posts, and how to enjoy the process.

 

Direct download: top_10_social_media_tips-final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:49am EDT

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