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Agents tend to zone in on only one kind of referral—leads that come in through past clients or friends and family. However, there’s another segment of the referral business that many do not take advantage of—agent referrals. These can be very lucrative, providing agents with…
The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. The well-known software program offers tools and capabilities that can make your appraisal process smoother. Are you leveraging the power of Excel in your appraisal business? To help you out, we’ve put together…
At McKissock Real Estate, we want our customers to have all the resources they need to be successful in real estate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with RISMedia, the leading provider of the most relevant and up-to-date information related to the residential real estate…
As a real estate appraiser, how do you know if you can credibly perform appraisal reviews? USPAP provides the review appraiser with plenty of flexibility, all grounded in ethics and competence. Competence comes with knowledge and experience, but it also requires you to possess…
Last month (June), we asked our CE Plus members, “What’s your favorite part of the real estate process?” The winner was “negotiating deals” with 47% of the votes. Keep reading to learn what else made the list. What’s your favorite part of the real…
A good appraisal review requires rigorous effort, including obtaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience required to review. As a reviewer, sometimes you must untangle conflicting data or rework poor methodology. Review assignments can be extremely complex and exceedingly time consuming. So why would…
If there is one thing that is constantly changing in the online world, it is how websites are being designed and developed. Each industry has its own specific design template that attracts users to become prospective paying customers in the future. In the real…
We already know that career satisfaction is high among real estate appraisers. Most appraisers love (or at least like) their job. But we were curious to learn which individual steps in the process appraisers enjoy the most. So we asked our real estate appraisal…
We all get into our routines, whether it’s those first few moments in the morning or a complex list of daily milestones. But when your old routines no longer serve you, stepping out of them can add inspiration and innovation to your day. Here…
Intertwined in the complex appraisal regulatory system are The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) and its boards. TAF is not a government entity; it is a private, non-profit educational foundation. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you understand the structure of The Appraisal Foundation. Free Webinar:…
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