In this episode of The Krinzman Property Playbook, Matthew Krinzman chats with Danielle Matthews from Empire Appraisals to discuss the pivotal role appraisals play in real estate transactions. Danielle explains the difference between private and lending appraisals, shares insights on the challenges with automated valuations, and discusses the importance of appraisers in new construction, hard money lending, and divorce and estate appraisals. She also breaks down the FHA and VA loan appraisal process, how to remove PMI, and provides valuable insights for real estate investors.

🎤 Featuring: 🏡 Danielle Matthews – Appraiser at Empire Appraisals Inc.

🎧 Guest Bio:

Danielle Matthews is a highly experienced real estate appraiser with over 21 years of expertise in the South Florida market, covering Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. As the owner of Empire Industries LLC, Danielle specializes in private appraisals for homeowners, investors, and individuals navigating major life events, including pre-listing valuations, estate planning, divorce settlements, PMI removal, bankruptcy, and retrospective date-of-death appraisals.

With a background as a forensic review appraiser for a large lender, Danielle also provides expert witness services for court cases, ensuring her clients receive accurate and reliable valuations. Her deep understanding of the evolving real estate market makes her a trusted resource for homeowners, agents, and legal professionals alike.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Understanding the role of an appraiser in real estate

✔️ How appraisals impact property sales, divorce settlements, and estate distributions

✔️ The challenges of automated valuations and how they compare to traditional appraisals

✔️ The importance of knowing market trends when pricing a property

✔️ Insights into appraisals for new construction properties and investor flips

🎬 Listen now to get expert advice on appraisals and how they affect your real estate transactions!

📇 Connect with Danielle Matthews:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/empireappraisals/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/appraiser_dani/

🌐 Website → https://www.appraiserdani.com/

📞 Phone → (954) 263-1312

📇 Connect with Matthew Krinzman:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MatthewKRealEstate/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theekrinz/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krinzman-4780523/

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