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As part of our contributor series, experienced appraiser Conrad Meertins Jr. shares his advice on how to level up as an appraiser. There is a popular saying, “Skills pay the bills.” There is much merit to that in our industry, and it will be…
As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their input! Keep reading…
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide array 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 grow…
As of January 1, 2023, California real estate appraisers applying for their initial license must complete at least one hour of Cultural Competency education. Those applying for appraisal license renewal in California must complete at least one hour of Cultural Competency and two hours…
On January 18, 2023, HUD issued an announcement regarding revisions made to Handbook 4000.1. According to the announcement, the revisions included “enhancements and revisions to existing guidelines and various technical edits.” The most significant of these revisions was the elimination of the requirement to…
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “The Appraisal Foundation 2023 Q1 Update.” Participate in this Q&A session with David Bunton, President of The Appraisal Foundation. Hear about proposed changes to USPAP as well as…
Many people do not understand the appraiser’s role in the homebuying and lending process, nor what a home appraisal entails. Common myths about appraisals, as well as a general lack of knowledge, could lead to friction between you and your appraisal clients. In order…
Protecting yourself against appraiser identity theft is very different from protecting your credit against identity fraud. Most of the standard advice, such as shredding financial statements and safeguarding social security numbers, will probably not protect you against an individual who wishes to use your…
At the end of the holiday season, we start hearing the phrase repeatedly used in weight loss industry advertisements, “New Year, New You!” January is the Black Friday of the weight loss industry, with gyms, exercise equipment manufacturers, and of course the diet and…
As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares his insights into appraising small income properties. The topic of this blog is two-to-four unit residential income properties. The purpose is to address common misconceptions about appraising these unique investment properties,…
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