Francois K. Gregoire, AHWD, RAA (francois@tampabay.rr.com), is president of Gregoire & Gregoire Inc., St Petersburg, Fla., and 2022 chair of the National Association of REALTORS®’ Real Property Valuation Committee.
It’s not surprising, considering their mind–set, that appraisers react negatively when it’s suggested an appraisal should be revised. However, there are ways to approach a low-appraisal situation that are both legal and likely to produce results.