Real Estate Right Now Podcast

Appraisal Secrets Every Buyer and Seller Should Know

When the stakes are high and the clock is ticking, the last thing you want derailing your deal is a surprise on the appraisal. On this week’s Real Estate Right Now, I’m sitting down with Everett “Vic” Knight—NC Certified General Appraiser, former Chair of the NC Real Estate Commission, seasoned broker/owner, instructor, and owner of Chapel Hill Appraisals & Consultants—to translate appraisal-speak into plain English so both buyers and sellers know exactly what to expect.

Vic’s been appraising since 1979, holds a BS in Civil Engineering (NCSU), and is widely regarded as North Carolina’s go-to on square-footage accuracy. In short: if it affects value, he’s seen it—and he’ll tell you what matters most right now. If you want fewer surprises, stronger contracts, and smoother closings, this episode is your edge.