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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,…
Ever catch yourself feeling like you just can’t find the motivation to complete the work you need to as an agent? Feel like you’re caught in a perpetual state of “the Mondays” where even basic tasks business tasks like prospecting clients, replying to emails…
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…
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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…
Becoming a real estate agent requires a giant leap of faith and an investment of time and money. That’s why some agents may choose to test the waters with a part-time real estate position while hanging onto a steady income from another job. Industry…
We love to hate them. But with a majority of the mortgage appraisal volume being engaged through appraisal management companies, as an appraiser, working with AMCs is almost a necessity today. One way to boost your business is by working smarter with your…
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