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Title XI of the FIRREA requires all licensed and certified appraisers to successfully pass an examination that’s issued or endorsed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation. That examination is known as the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam. Once you’ve…
You’ve probably heard it before: Working part-time as an agent in real estate can be difficult. However, there are alternatives at the start of your career that can be fulfilling, both fiscally and experience-wise. If you’re new to the industry, you’re essentially a blank slate. You…
Not all property appraisers start out in the appraisal field right out of college. Many of today’s appraisers had a previous career, but then decided to make a career switch. We recently asked our appraisal community, “What career did you have BEFORE you got…
One of the easiest (and most effective) ways for real estate agents to set themselves apart in a crowded field is through excellent customer service. Last year in our Trick of the Trade campaign, we asked real estate agents across the country for tips…
If you’re thinking about specializing in luxury appraisals, you may be wondering: What are the benefits of becoming a luxury real estate appraiser? Is now a good time to specialize? If this niche has been on your mind, you might want to consider pursuing…
Due to the overwhelming success of our inaugural Real Estate Agent Income Guide in 2018, McKissock Learning is back with an all-new guide stuffed with the latest income statistics from licensed real estate professionals across the United States. This past summer, we teamed up…
What’s it like getting started in the appraisal business? We sat down with young appraiser, Lindsay Onuffer, to find out. Lindsay is a 22-year-old appraiser trainee in Pennsylvania. Below, she shares why and how she began her appraisal career, what her job is like,…
The real estate industry is built on details. Even a small mistake can have huge legal consequences. Clients know this and therefore expect their real estate agent to be organized and on top of every detail. Last year in our Trick of the Trade…
Want to know which resources are popular right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy full access to a wide array of online appraisal classes, videos, checklists, and other tools. Here are some of the most highly-rated resources among…
If you’re a real estate agent working in a smaller city or metropolitan area, you’re in luck. Home buying is booming in growing communities across the U.S. These secondary cities continue to delight homebuyers because they seem to have it all, cost-effective homes included.…
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