A Quality Appraisal, LLC

05/29/2025

One of our company cars (2020 Kia Rio) was just stolen at 3:00 today. License plate is 539 MJG. It was last seen at 3:00 on NE Burnside and NE Division near Popeyes restaurant driving erratically. If you see something, let us know or call the police.

11/06/2024

My buddy Ryan Lundquist, with the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, did a great post about California migration trends. I commented that I wish someone locally was compiling this data after I looked through his sources. He then sent me some Oregon migration trend data showing we get most of our migrants from California and lose most to Washington. So cool and kind! You probably knew California and Washington would top the list, but did you know that Arizona is third on both lists? I encourage real estate professionals in Oregon to follow Ryan's blog. It's amazing how relevant the Sacramento Appraisal Blog is to Oregon and how the market in Portland often mirrors trends in Sacramento. Ryan is so good at showing us new things to watch for in the market and showing how the best appraisers analyze it. https://sacramentoappraisalblog.com/2024/11/06/saying-goodbye-to-california/

10/16/2024

If you haven’t had enough of my pumpkin madness, here is today’s interview on OPB

We hear more on the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, pumpkin paddling and what it’s like to grow these giants.

10/14/2024

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03/02/2024

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05/19/2023

Learn how to draw an angled home using Total Sketch Pro in this step-by-step tutorial. In this screen share video, we guide you through our method of drawing...

04/04/2023

Every real estate agent should read this. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/commentary/the-importance-of-getting-hybrid-appraisals-right?utm_term=7B88BBA8-4226-4DFC-BDA1-19A578528BF2&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=189AC636-29A7-411C-81AA-CDD837929348&fbclid=IwAR2e3LZsNxCX0tEKEkyQL5N14kpdiy3RltlCyM7SxT4xbUeChKM63Ef1t2Q&mibextid=5zvaxg

A more streamlined appraisal process won’t materialize until lenders and appraisal management companies understand the critical need for credible, independent data collection.

03/24/2023

If you’re planning on selling your home in Bend, Oregon after July 1st of 2023, you’ll need to arrange for a home energy assessment or Home Energy Score from an authorized Oregon Home Energy Assessor. To help you navigate this process, we’ve put together a guide on how to find a Bend Home Ener...

03/17/2023

Great example of why Zillow values are so crazy at times.

03/03/2023

At A Quality Appraisal we do many complex appraisals where highest and best use is an issue. Roy Meyer has me using ChatGPT often. Today I was working very hard on the phone trying to explain highest and best use to a customer who was having trouble understanding why it’s important for an “as is” value. It dawned on me that I needed a good analogy. I asked ChatGPT to come up with an analogy that would help me explain highest and best use to customers. 😀

Here is what ChatGPT said, “Think of a puzzle. Each puzzle piece represents a different potential use for a piece of real estate. The goal is to find the puzzle piece that fits best in terms of maximizing the property's value.

Just as you wouldn't try to force a puzzle piece to fit where it doesn't belong, you shouldn't try to force a particular use for a property if it's not the best fit. Instead, you need to consider all the potential uses and evaluate which one will generate the highest and best value for the property.

So, just as you need to find the right puzzle piece to complete the puzzle, you need to find the highest and best use for a property to maximize its value. And just as the puzzle becomes clearer as more pieces are added, the value of a property may become clearer as more potential uses are evaluated.”

12/14/2022

News from our sister company A Quality Measurement:

If you're thinking of making improvements to your home to make it more comfortable, energy efficient, or healthy, 2023 is the year to do it. First get a low-cost Home Energy Score from A Quality Measurement so you have a priority list, have an expert in your corner who isn't trying to sell you home improvements, and you know your return on investment. Then check out the Energy Trust of Oregon incentives: https://insider.energytrust.org/home-retrofit-and-retail-incentive-changes-in-2023/?ck_subscriber_id=1324669393