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As an experienced appraiser, you’ve likely encountered pressure to hit the purchase price or develop your appraisal based on a predetermined value. This, of course, is unethical. So what do you do when you’re asked to hit a certain value? Or when the purchase…
In 2002, when Dara Alperen Cipollone purchased her first home in East Boston, her real estate agent suggested she would be a great fit for residential sales. With a BS in Healthcare Systems Management from University of Connecticut’s School of Business and several years…
Is it time to take the next step in your appraisal career? A license upgrade can give you a much-needed advantage in the local market and offer you greater control over your fees and more stability in your work. Recent survey data shows that…
We’re excited to announce that two partners of McKissock Learning, Jeremias “JMan” Maneiro and Sherri Johnson, made it onto the list of RISMedia’s 2021 Newsmakers. RISMedia’s readers and editorial team nominated Maneiro and Johnson, as well as nearly 300 other real estate pros, in…
Want to know which CE courses are trending right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to online appraisal classes and a variety of professional development videos, checklists, and other resources. Here’s a look at the most…
Inheriting a house is likely to be one of the greatest gifts you can ever receive from a loved one or family member. However, receiving such a gift can sometimes come with its fair share of expenses and other headaches. Specifically referring to things…
At its public meeting on February 19, 2021, the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation voted to extend the expiration date of the 2020-2021 USPAP publication by one year. Instead of expiring on December 31, 2021, the current USPAP will remain in effect…
The appraisal profession is aging. According to the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide, more than 15% of certified general appraisers indicate they will retire in the next 6-10 years. This presents an opportunity for those who are considering upgrading their license level to certified general,…
Every homebuyer is different, just as every home buying experience is different. Each of your clients will have their own set of likes and dislikes. As a real estate professional, you should know how to tailor your approaches and strategies to suit your client’s…
Why might you be engaged to appraise a single or multi-tenant industrial or flex style office building? What information do you need when appraising industrial and flex buildings? Below, we explain the primary reasons for these types of appraisal assignments and provide punch lists…
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