In this episode, I share some of the tools I use in the valuation services that I provide, that help me be more productive and professional. 

In this episode, I share some of the tools I use in the valuation services that I provide, that help me be more productive and professional.

Appraisal Tools I Value

Do you have a little piece of land that you'd like to sell to your neighbor? How much is it worth? The answer to that question may not be as easy as you think. In this episode, I explain why and how appraisers value this type of land.

Do you have a little piece of land that you'd like to sell to your neighbor? How much is it worth? The answer to that question may not be as easy as you think. In this episode, I explain why and how appraisers value this type of land.

How Appraisers Value Non-Buildable Land

Have you heard of a mortgage company that uses Artificial Intelligence? How it is being used and how might it benefit potential borrowers? How might it help with fair housing? I sat down with Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage, to talk about their new AI.  Click here for a to their website.

Have you heard of a mortgage company that uses Artificial Intelligence? How it is being used and how might it benefit potential borrowers? How might it help with fair housing? I sat down with Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage, to talk about their new AI.  Click <a href="https://hellomorgan.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for a to their website.

A Mortgage Company Goes Rosie Robot

In this Quick Cast episode, I answer the question, is an AVM an Appraisal? 

In this Quick Cast episode, I answer the question, is an AVM an Appraisal?

Is an AVM an Appraisal?

Have you ever heard of a mouse jiggler? Have you ever used one? What does a mouse jiggler have to do with real property appraising or any profession for that matter? One thing is for sure, being a mouse jiggler can hurt us and others. In this episode, I talk about what a mouse jiggler is and how that relates to other work.

Have you ever heard of a mouse jiggler? Have you ever used one? What does a mouse jiggler have to do with real property appraising or any profession for that matter? One thing is for sure, being a mouse jiggler can hurt us and others. In this episode, I talk about what a mouse jiggler is and how that relates to other work.

Don't Be a Mouse Jiggler

Are you a building owner? Do you manage a condo association, coop, or HOA? Have you thought of raising your property value by making your building more efficient? Are you a homeowner or tenant looking to save a little money?  In this episode, I sat down with Tina Larsson of the Folson Group to discuss saving money and raising property value by being more efficient. Check out the Folson Group at www.thefolsongroup.com/book I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Are you a building owner? Do you manage a condo association, coop, or HOA? Have you thought of raising your property value by making your building more efficient? Are you a homeowner or tenant looking to save a little money?  In this episode, I sat down with Tina Larsson of the Folson Group to discuss saving money and raising property value by being more efficient. Check out the Folson Group at <a href="https://www.thefolsongroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thefolsongroup.com/book</a> I hope you enjoy this episode!

Be Efficient and Raise Your Property Value

Have you ever asked an appraiser how much value an additional bathroom or garage space will add to their home? Or how much will remodeling a kitchen increase their home's value? Did you feel like the appraiser didn't really give you a straight answer? There's a reason for that! I talk about it in this episode. I hope you enjoy it! 

Have you ever asked an appraiser how much value an additional bathroom or garage space will add to their home? Or how much will remodeling a kitchen increase their home's value? Did you feel like the appraiser didn't really give you a straight answer? There's a reason for that! I talk about it in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!

Why Can't the Appraiser Give Me a Straight Answer?

Have you had your home appraised? If so, what does the report indicate about the market trends in the neighborhood of the home being appraised? Why is this so important? I talk about this topic in this episode. I also sit down with Tim Andersen, a USPAP instructor, who sheds some light on the matter. I hope you enjoy this one!

Have you had your home appraised? If so, what does the report indicate about the market trends in the neighborhood of the home being appraised? Why is this so important? I talk about this topic in this episode. I also sit down with <a href="https://theappraisersadvocate.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Andersen</a>, a USPAP instructor, who sheds some light on the matter. I hope you enjoy this one!

Why The Appraiser's Market Analysis Should Matter To You

In this hot real estate market, where home prices are increasing at eye-popping rates, do you feel like we are in a housing bubble? How can we tell? In this episode, I sit down with appraiser Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, Inc. to talk about housing bubbles.

In this hot real estate market, where home prices are increasing at eye-popping rates, do you feel like we are in a housing bubble? How can we tell? In this episode, I sit down with appraiser Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, Inc. to talk about housing bubbles.

Housing Bubble-icious

Willie Mandrell

Are you thinking about investing in real estate to create cash flow? What's the best approach? When is the best time to start? What is the ideal property to purchase?  I sat down with Willie Mandrell, author of the book The Mandrell Company, to find answers to these questions. I hope you benefit from Mr. Mandrell's wisdom and experience in turning real estate into cash flow!

Are you thinking about investing in real estate to create cash flow? What's the best approach? When is the best time to start? What is the ideal property to purchase?  I sat down with Willie Mandrell, author of the book <a href="https://www.mandrellco.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Mandrell Company</a>, to find answers to these questions. I hope you benefit from Mr. Mandrell's wisdom and experience in turning real estate into cash flow!

Making Cash Flow In Your Sleep! With Guest Willie Mandrell

Do you have questions about real estate? Have you ever wondered about how real estate appraisals work? I am a Residential Real Estate Appraiser. I have been appraising homes since 1998. My goal In this podcast is to help you to see real estate and valuations in a new light, and to understand a little more about real estate and valuation. I try to do so in a fun way that encourages you to think about different aspects of real estate in new ways.  Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy my podcast. If you would like to write in with a question or a topic that you would like to hear me discuss, please email me at homevaluestories@gmail.com.

Love this podcast!  Jamie is a great guy, and his passion to help homeowners understand the appraisal process and their home value is evident!  He has a great style, and is a master story teller.  Please subscribe to this podcast!

Fun and Unique!

Jamie Owen does an awesome job of explaining appraisal principles and the appraisal process.

Excellent podcast

Home Value Stories

Have you ever wondered what you can talk with the real estate appraiser about, and what you cannot talk about? I discuss it in this episode. I also share five ways appraisers can protect homeowners and real estate agents. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Have you ever wondered what you can talk with the real estate appraiser about, and what you cannot talk about? I discuss it in this episode. I also share five ways appraisers can protect homeowners and real estate agents. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Talking With The Appraiser & Ways They Can Help You

Marriage and home ownership often go hand in hand. There are many similarities between the two. In this episode, I sit down with my lovely wife, Heather, and we chat about love, life and home ownership. We hope you enjoy!

Marriage and home ownership often go hand in hand. There are many similarities between the two. In this episode, I sit down with my lovely wife, Heather, and we chat about love, life and home ownership. We hope you enjoy!

10 Ways Home Ownership Is Like Marriage

Are you considering selling your home to an iBuyer? How do they work? What should you keep in mind before selling to an iBuyer? And what does the song "Pop Goes the Weasel" have to do with the iBuyer business model? Find out in this episode.  I hope you enjoy it!

Are you considering selling your home to an iBuyer? How do they work? What should you keep in mind before selling to an iBuyer? And what does the song "Pop Goes the Weasel" have to do with the iBuyer business model? Find out in this episode.  I hope you enjoy it!

Are iBuyers Real Estate Pawn Shops?

Have you ever wondered how long a real estate appraisal is good for? I'm often asked this question. I answer it in this episode. I hope you enjoy!

Have you ever wondered how long a real estate appraisal is good for? I'm often asked this question. I answer it in this episode. I hope you enjoy!

What's The Shelf Life of A Real Estate Appraisal?

One of the first things an appraiser is taught in class is that the cost of something does not equal its value. We see a classic example of this with the penny. In this episode, I discuss how this principle relates to new construction homes and home improvements.  I hope you enjoy!

One of the first things an appraiser is taught in class is that the cost of something does not equal its value. We see a classic example of this with the penny. In this episode, I discuss how this principle relates to new construction homes and home improvements.  I hope you enjoy!

Minting Pennies & Making Home Improvements, Does It Make Cents?

Have you ever wondered why adjustments are made on some real estate appraisals? What do they indicate? How do real estate appraisers figure out the amount to adjust, for different home features? I answer these questions in this episode.

Have you ever wondered why adjustments are made on some real estate appraisals? What do they indicate? How do real estate appraisers figure out the amount to adjust, for different home features? I answer these questions in this episode.

How Real Estate Appraisal Adjustments Work

In this episode, we take a little tour of the interior of a home. Come with me as we perform an FHA appraisal on the interior. See what appraisers look for in an FHA Inspection.

In this episode, we take a little tour of the interior of a home. Come with me as we perform an FHA appraisal on the interior. See what appraisers look for in an FHA Inspection.

Is Your Home Interior FHA Compliant?

There is no question that anyone can sell their home for any price. However, how probable is it that the homeowner will get what they are asking for? That's what appraiser's have to determine. I talk about it in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!

There is no question that anyone can sell their home for any price. However, how probable is it that the homeowner will get what they are asking for? That's what appraiser's have to determine. I talk about it in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!

You Can Sell Your Home For Any Price

Are you getting ready to sell your home? Do you anticipate that one of the potential buyers may be using FHA financing? Are you getting ready to refinance your home using FHA financing? Either way, you'll want to make sure that your home is FHA compliant. In this episode, I discuss some common FHA violations I see on the exterior. I hope you find this episode useful and fun!

Are you getting ready to sell your home? Do you anticipate that one of the potential buyers may be using FHA financing? Are you getting ready to refinance your home using FHA financing? Either way, you'll want to make sure that your home is FHA compliant. In this episode, I discuss some common FHA violations I see on the exterior. I hope you find this episode useful and fun!

Is Your Home Exterior FHA Compliant?

In this episode, I sit down with Seth Zaremba, owner of Zinc. Zinc is a company that offers insurance for homeowners, renters and business owners. We talk about insurance coverage and things to think about when it comes to coverage. We talk about homes, reproduction vs. replacement insurance, personal property, flood insurance, mold remediation and much more!  There's something for everyone in this episode! In full disclosure, I do not complete commercial appraisals myself, however, I know of great commercial appraisers if you need one in Northeast Ohio! I hope you enjoy this episode. www.zincinsurance.com www.clevelandappraisalblog.com www.findmyappraiser.com www.consumerhomevalue.com

In this episode, I sit down with Seth Zaremba, owner of Zinc. Zinc is a company that offers insurance for homeowners, renters and business owners. We talk about insurance coverage and things to think about when it comes to coverage. We talk about homes, reproduction vs. replacement insurance, personal property, flood insurance, mold remediation and much more!  There's something for everyone in this episode! In full disclosure, I do not complete commercial appraisals myself, however, I know of great commercial appraisers if you need one in Northeast Ohio! I hope you enjoy this episode. <a href="https://zincinsurance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.zincinsurance.com</a> <a href="https://clevelandappraisalblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.clevelandappraisalblog.com</a> <a href="https://findmyappraiser.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.findmyappraiser.com</a> <a href="https://www.consumerhomevalue.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.consumerhomevalue.com</a>

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