McKissock Blog
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Featured
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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Navigating Stairs with ANSI: Don’t Fall Down
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been requiring appraisers to measure single-unit properties with the ANSI Z765 standard…
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September 2024 Real Estate Market Update: What Appraisers Need to Know
They say the only thing certain in life is change—and in today’s housing market, that couldn’t be more…
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Making Waves: Appraising Waterfront Property
When it comes to appraising waterfront properties, you’re not just valuing a piece of land—you’re capturing a lifestyle,…
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What the Fed’s 50 Basis Point Rate Cut Means for the Economy and Appraisers
The Federal Reserve made a bold move on Sept. 18, 2024, by cutting the federal funds rate by…
Real Estate
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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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…
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NAR Settlement & Real Estate Commission Changes: How Will Buyers Agents Be Paid?
The proposed NAR settlement is set to bring some changes to the real estate industry. Still, it’s essential…
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Your Perfect Match: 5 Vital Qualities Every Homebuyer Wants in Their Real Estate Agent
Many people complete the necessary steps to become a real estate agent. However, not all real estate agents…
Professional Engineering
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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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…
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Why You Should Become an Engineering Project Manager
Learn what engineering project managers do and if this is the right professional direction for you.
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How to Become a Solar Engineer
Solar energy engineering is in high demand — learn how to move into this exciting career niche.