by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
We’re going above and beyond the continuing education requirements ! In 2019, Lane received his SRA membership designation from the Appraisal Institute. The designation required months of studying and passing rigorous exams. Within the Acadiana region, he is 1...
by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
It may be difficult to know if you have a “good” appraiser. A quick Google search or Facebook post may not tell you much about the appraiser’s knowledge, experience, or quality of work. Whether or not we are your appraiser, we want you to...
by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
Key takeaways: 🔑 Less sales than in August, to be expected due to seasonality 🔑 Average and median sale prices a little lower than last month 🔑 Days on market similar to August & very close to the average last year (Sep 2021) 🔑 Sales-to-list ratio continues to...
by Lane Duplechin | Process, Property Values, Real Estate Expert
It’s important that you know what’s going on during the appraisal process. Lenders, agents, homeowners, and buyers all play a vital role.👫 We try our best to keep everyone informed. We have a friendly staff available to answer your questions and keep you...
by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
Your home’s current market value could qualify for PMI (private mortgage insurance) removal. Don’t count on your lender reaching out to you! Monthly savings could be real $$$ in your pocket. Hire your own appraiser!!! The lender may opt for the cheapest...
by Lane Duplechin | Process, Real Estate Expert
One of our key priorities is leveraging technology and data. . Modernization of the appraisal industry is underway. .Our clients have so much to gain with these advances! Utilizing technology and data provides the most reliable, efficient, and secure services. ....
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Property Values, Real Estate Expert, Uncategorized
Appraisers make adjustments to comparables to account for differences between properties. Adjustments reflect the incremental value buyers are willing to pay for specific features. 📣📣📣Adjustments are MARKET SPECIFIC!!! There is NOT a one-size fits all dollar value...
by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
💥36% of active listings in Acadiana have had a price drop💥 We’re monitoring stats like these weekly. These stats give us insight into how sellers (and buyers) are adjusting their expectations to the changing market. 📊This graphic shows parish by parish detail....
by Lane Duplechin | Uncategorized
One of the common ways we monitor market stats is parish by parish. This graphic shows how each market behaves a little different. While the end of the 3rd quarter is about 15 days away, we can still gather some good info on the general direction of the data....
by Lane Duplechin | Home Values, Property Values
In most situations, not really! Dirty dishes in the sink, toys in the living room, clothes on the floor are part of daily life for most of us. Appraisers are trained to look past these types of personal property. Their focus is on the permanent fixtures such as walls,...
