McKissock Blog
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Keep up on the latest industry trends and best practices for real estate professionals.
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Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business
Thinking about starting a real estate appraisal business? Once you’ve completed your stint as a trainee appraiser and…
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10 Prospecting Tips to Generate More Real Estate Leads in 2024
As a new agent, you can’t count only on referrals, word-of-mouth, and marketing and promotional efforts. To get…
Appraisal
Find information to help you advance your appraiser career and gain new skills.
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Is Now a Good Time to Become an Appraiser?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives a positive job outlook for real estate appraisers. BLS projects that job…
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October 2024 Real Estate Market Update: A Balancing Act of Hope and Hurdles
They say the only thing predictable about the housing market is its unpredictability. October was no exception—it’s been…
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The New URAR: Embracing New Beginnings
Change is a lot—like welcoming a new kitten into your life or embracing the new URAR. At first,…
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Appraising Kitchens: Understanding Trends, Functionality, and Market Expectations
When it comes to real estate appraising, kitchens often play a pivotal role in determining a home’s value.…
Real Estate
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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How Much Does the Average Real Estate Agent Make?
If you’re considering switching careers to real estate, you might wonder, “how much does the average real estate…
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Study: Real Estate Income Triples After Your First Year (So Hang In There)
For more real estate professionals, the first year is the hardest. However, our new study, published in our 2025…
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Key Changes Mandated by the NAR Lawsuit Settlement
This blog series is designed to explain the recently proposed NAR settlement and its impact on the real…
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Understanding the NAR Lawsuit Settlement and its Impact on the Real Estate Industry
Recent headlines have highlighted the lawsuit involving the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and its forthcoming settlement. If…
Professional Engineering
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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Sustainable Engineering: Design Principles for a Greener Future
Environmentally sustainable engineering practices need to be woven into the fabric of our everyday lives to combat the…
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Sustainable Alternatives for Geotextiles in Civil Engineering
The ongoing debate is whether geotextiles are environmental saviors or their biggest detriment. Some contend that these manufactured…
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How to become a wind turbine engineer
Wind power is a renewable energy source. It converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity. Wind…
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Engineering Ethics: A Look at Ethical Dilemmas
Professional Engineers often face ethical challenges and have to make tough decisions. While it may seem easy to…