We’re excited to announce the release of the 2019 Appraisal Income Guide designed to uncover how real estate appraisers go about their business and what it means to their bottom line. Inside the guide, you’ll find how appraisal income breaks down by license level, insights on career…
What are some ways appraisers can generate new business and new leads, outside of AMCs? How do the top appraisers market themselves? We recently interviewed three industry leaders, who shared their marketing tips and techniques. They agree that having an online presence is essential.…
Property appraisals can be complex and challenging, to say the least. We recently asked five experienced appraisers to tell us about the most challenging appraisal assignments they’ve ever tackled. These professionals agree that difficult appraisal assignments are almost always worth taking since they broaden…
For experienced appraisers, the idea of lifelong learning is not a new one. The appraisal profession relies on continuously upgrading your skills and staying up-to-date. It’s not just about continuing education courses—professional development can have a significant impact on the direction of your career.…
As an appraiser, you’re paid for your local market analysis and expertise, not for your data entry skills. It may seem tempting to complete a task yourself because “it only takes a second,” but seemingly small amounts of time add up quickly. An assistant…
Rising interest rates, a slowdown in home purchases, and consolidation of the lending industry comprise the three predicted events most likely to affect the appraisal business in 2019. But while home sales may slow or stagnate, appraisers can still profit from the proliferation of…
Should you consider becoming an appraisal expert witness? And if so, why? One appraiser who has gone this route is Steven W. Craddock, CDA, HMS, the president and founder of AppraiseNC4U, Inc. An appraiser for well over a decade who has extensive forensic real…
Want to know which resources are popular among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members get full access to a variety of online appraisal classes, checklists, videos, and other learning tools. Here’s an overview of the most-used resources among our appraisal membership…
Want to know which resources are popular right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to a variety of online appraisal classes, videos, and tools. Let’s take a look at the most-used resources among our appraisal membership…
Quality training is crucial when it comes to bringing up the next generation of appraisers. The S.T.A.R.T. program (Standards to Assure Responsible Training) is an appraisal training technique developed initially in 2011. It aims to 1) ensure integrity and credibility, and 2) provide a…
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