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Residential appraisers will often—if not just about always—have their work reviewed by another appraiser. Usually, this is a routine procedure that the original appraiser barely notices. Sometimes, the review appraiser will come back with requests for extra information, or doubts, that the original appraiser…
Need to get your real estate budget into shape to maximize your earnings? Whether you’re budgeting for your business or wondering how you should allocate your earnings from real estate, budgeting is crucial to succeeding in a world of commission checks. Here’s what real…
Many appraisers report that they’d like to spend less time on email. The task of providing status emails eats up time in the workday and tends to be more complex and time-consuming than typing a quick email reply. Status requests from AMCs typically require…
The early 2000s housing crisis left many Americans financially devastated after losing their real estate investments and homes. It’s no surprise that people are still wary of repeating this crisis whenever there’s an extreme flux in the housing market — like our current market,…
Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. However, there are steps you as an appraiser can take…
In real estate, when it comes to building your business, converting leads is the name of the game. One of the top ways of convincing those potential clients that you’re the right agent for them is by creating a pristine listing presentation. A listing presentation…
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make. Homes not only serve the family while they live there but also provide a long-term investment that people may use when it comes time for retirement or other major…
Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? Last month we asked our appraisal community, “How did you find your supervisor when you were first starting out?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their top tips for up-and-coming appraisers!…
There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. What exactly does this mean? The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed…
Purchasing property, especially a home, can be a very emotional experience. As a buyer agent, it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. While many transactions are completed with a minimum of negotiations, others are fraught…
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