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5 Tips to Handle Appraisal Board Complaints
Every appraiser dreads opening their mail to find that an appraisal board complaint has been filed against them.…
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3 Best Ways to Get New Appraisal Customers
According to the 2023 Appraisal Income Guide, most high earners in the industry are successful at finding new…
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What Does an Appraiser Do?
A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Real Estate Appraisal Are you interested in changing careers, learning a new skill,…
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Is Now a Good Time to Become an Appraiser?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives a positive job outlook for real estate appraisers. BLS projects that job…
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The New URAR: Embracing New Beginnings
Change is a lot like welcoming a new kitten into your life or embracing the new URAR. At…
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Appraising Kitchens: Understanding Trends, Functionality, and Market Expectations
When it comes to real estate appraising, kitchens often play a pivotal role in determining a home’s value.…
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Appraising a Stigmatized Property
Summary Understanding Stigmatized Properties: These properties are shunned due to non-physical factors like criminal activities or paranormal events,…
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Navigating Stairs with ANSI: Don’t Fall Down
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been requiring appraisers to measure single-unit properties with the ANSI Z765 standard…
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Appraising New Construction: Guidance for Follow-Up Inspections
While most residential appraisals only require a single field visit to the subject property, when it comes to…
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6 Tips for Appraising New Construction Homes
Lenders, FHA, and the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) treat new construction a little differently. When…
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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood
As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s…
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What Is an Appraisal Review and Who Can Be a Reviewer?
Appraisal reviews in real estate serve many important purposes. Sometimes the review process is more time consuming and…