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Dan Cannon
4.9(
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan Cannon is the best realtor we have ever hired to sell a home. We live in Atlanta, Georgia but bought a home in Birmingham, Alabama for our son while he was in college. When he graduated, we needed to sell the house. Since we don’t live in Birmingham, we needed someone who could handle every detail of the process. So we looked on Angie's list. We interviewed a couple of realtors but found Dan to be everything the reviews had described. Being a long time realtor, he has extensive contacts with contractors, painters, lawn care, roofers, electricians, etc. which we needed. After signing with Dan, he utilized those contacts. He hired top contractors at competitive prices and managed the installation of a new AC unit, new roof, painting, yard clean-up, general repair and upgrades. He made all calls, set up and met with all contractors, verified completion of each job and payments. We had some major repairs we wanted to complete before placing the home on the market, so Dan’s help was needed for four months before we listed. Once he listed the home, it sold within two weeks and closed within six weeks. Since we live 3 hours away, he also attended the closing on our behalf and made sure the check was sent to our home. From day one, he offered a very detailed and professional market analysis and was extremely familiar with the real estate market in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Dan is an excellent communicator, willing to go the extra mile and then some, handle all aspects of preparing and listing a home, marketing that home, and keeping the seller up to date with weekly reports, and rapid return calls. He is never out of pocket or hard to reach. We highly recommend Dan Cannon as a most professional realtor who will make selling your home a great experience."
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The Fred Smith Group - RealtySouth
4.7(
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Serving Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jen with the Fred Smith Realty Group helped my husband and I buy our first home. Jen explained the home buying process and made sure we were comfortable with each step. We ended up with the perfect house for us and it was all made possible because of Jen's hard work."
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FAQs for appraisal real estate service projects in Birmingham, AL

The appraisal timeline begins with scheduling, which may take three to five days, depending on local appraiser availability. The on-site evaluation requires one to three hours based on property size and complexity. Following the inspection, appraisers need two to five days for research, analysis, and report preparation. The entire process takes seven to 10 days, though complex properties or government-backed loans may extend this timeframe.

The value of home appraisals extends beyond their immediate expense. They protect buyers from overpaying and help lenders ensure appropriate loan amounts. By providing independent market value verification, home appraisals help prevent potential financial missteps in major property transactions. This protection justifies the upfront cost for most real estate scenarios.

Home appraisers evaluate numerous property elements, including square footage, floor plan functionality, overall condition, and specific features. They document improvements, necessary repairs, and distinctive amenities. These observations are compared against similar properties recently sold in the neighborhood. Appraisers also consider location factors, current market conditions, and relevant zoning or property restrictions.

Yes, home appraisal fees are collected before the final closing. Since lenders require completed home appraisal reports before finalizing loan approvals, this cost occurs earlier in the transaction process. While buyers usually cover this expense, payment methods vary—some pay directly to the appraiser while others include it in closing costs.

Some property owners successfully use recent appraisals when challenging tax assessments. However, tax-assessed values often differ from market valuations. The appeal process involves submitting your appraisal as evidence that the tax authority's valuation exceeds actual market value. Success rates vary by jurisdiction, and the process may require patience and persistence.

From the buyer's perspective, appraisals verify they aren't overpaying for a property. Lenders won't approve financing that exceeds appraised value, potentially requiring buyers to renegotiate or contribute additional cash. Appraisal findings can also inform future improvement planning and investment decisions.

For sellers, preparation makes a difference. Clean, well-maintained properties present better during appraisal evaluations. Some sellers obtain pre-listing appraisals to establish appropriate asking prices, though most rely on the buyer's lender-ordered appraisal during the transaction process.

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