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How to Get on the FHA Appraiser Roster
In order to do appraisals for FHA loans (including reverse mortgages and REO properties), you must be…
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Say This, Not That: Words and Phrases to Replace in Your Appraisal Reports
As part of our contributor series, Julie Molendorp Floyd gives tips on how to use more objective language…
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5 Ways to Survive a Slow Real Estate Market as an Appraiser
How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? This month we asked…
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A Day in the Life of an Appraiser Trainee
There is no such thing as a typical day in the life of an appraiser trainee. Some…
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Experienced Appraisers Share Their Number One Tips for New Appraisers
Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? We asked our appraisal community, “If you could give…
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Quality Adjustment Research and Methodology: The Basics
Quality and condition are not the same. Quality refers to the quality of items, materials, and construction. When…
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Exposure Time Vs. Marketing Time: Helpful Info for Appraisers
Every real estate appraiser is familiar with the terms “marketing time” and “exposure time,” but it’s not always…
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10 Types of Non-Lending Appraisal Work to Pursue this Year
During times when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional…
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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser
As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. You might…
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5 Rules for Appraising Barndominiums
Barndominium properties are typically found in more rural areas. They could be existing barns that were converted…
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What to Do When Your Appraisal Is Under Review
Residential appraisers will often—if not just about always—have their work reviewed by another appraiser. Usually, this is…
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How to Write a Winning Appraiser Trainee Resume
If you’re an aspiring real estate appraiser looking to get hired as a trainee, how can you make…