Residential construction and new home sales have been making quite a few headlines lately. Keep reading to catch up on the latest stories and market data related to new home construction and sales. Plus, join us for a high-energy Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, May…
It’s no secret that 2020 was a crazy year for real estate. Just about every market across the United States saw a huge influx of first-time homebuyers and sellers as a result of record-low mortgage rates and the desire for more space. Last month…
All real estate appraisers must pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination as the final step toward earning their appraisal license. The test is not easy to pass. On average, more than 1 in 3 people fail the exam on the first try,…
As a real estate appraiser, whether you’re considering the current terms of sale or analyzing previous sales of the subject property or comparable sales, it is imperative to know whether a sale is an arms-length transaction or a different type of sale. Sales due…
Buying a home can be extremely stressful. For one thing, it’s a huge expense. Plus, in some cases, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime decision. And, of course, settling on a permanent property can be a choice fraught with emotion. It makes sense, but it can make…
In completing bifurcated and hybrid appraisals, you must reasonably believe that information relied upon—from a third-party inspector or another data source—is reliable. You, the appraiser, should have a process for evaluating data reliability by asking the following questions: Who collected the data? Is the…
Bringing a new real estate agent into your brokerage or onto your team requires a commitment of time, resources, and energy. It’s important to know that the agent you choose is up for the challenges ahead and ready to hit the ground running without…
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to…
The Appraisal Foundation has created a survey for appraisers that is intended to gather demographic data about the appraisal profession. The survey can be accessed by clicking HERE. Much of the information that exists about the demographics of the appraisal profession is anecdotal. This…
Working in real estate can be highly rewarding both financially and in terms of career satisfaction. However, any agent would tell you that it’s not always as glamorous or effortless as shows on HGTV would make it seem. Last month (March), we asked our…
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