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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2025 Housing Market Predictions: Key Insights for Real Estate Appraisers
Summary of Key Trends As an economist, I have witnessed the housing market evolve through varying cycles, and…
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10 Prospecting Tips to Generate More Real Estate Leads
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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What Is an Appraisal Review and Who Can Be a Reviewer?
Appraisal reviews in real estate serve many important purposes. Sometimes the review process is more time consuming and…
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[Updated 2025] What’s the Average Real Estate Appraiser Salary?
Summary Average Appraiser Salary: Survey data from the 2025 Appraisal Salary Guide reveals an average annual income of…
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The Balancing Act: How Appraisers Can Navigate Supply Shortages, Interest Rates, and Tariffs
Last month in The Full Measure, we discussed how the housing market was beginning to show early signs…
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Surplus Land vs. Excess Land: What Appraisers Needs to Know
Land valuation is a fundamental aspect of real estate appraisal, influencing property transactions, development decisions, and investment strategies.…
Real Estate
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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How to Quickly Renew or Reactivate Your West Virginia Real Estate License
Say goodbye to last-minute CE stress and learn how to keep your West Virginia real estate license active…
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Practical CE Training for Your Minnesota Real Estate License Renewal
Keeping your Minnesota real estate license active isn’t just a legal obligation; it’s essential for staying competitive in…
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Indiana Real Estate License Renewal Made Simple with Practical, Up-to-Date CE Courses
Renewing your Indiana real estate broker license is essential to maintaining your career, but with the right tools,…
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Affordable Continuing Education for South Carolina Real Estate License Renewal
Are you a South Carolina real estate agent or broker planning your license renewal in 2025? Staying compliant…
Professional Engineering
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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Hydraulic Fracturing: What Engineers Need to Know and Why It Matters
Hydraulic fracturing is a technique used to harvest natural gas in shale deposits found thousands of feet below…
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Fire Protection System Design
Fundamentals, Innovations, & the Engineer’s Role The professional engineer (PE) plays a vital role in design and fire…
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How to Renew Your Expired Professional Engineer License
It’s easy for things to fall through the cracks when we get busy—even important to-dos like renewing your…
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Wastewater Engineering: Everything You Need to Know
Wastewater engineers are responsible for maintaining water quality. They are integral to infrastructure development to protect the drinking…
Land Surveyor
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How to Use Drones in Land Surveying
Drone technology has revolutionized land surveying, offering enhanced efficiency, safety, and accuracy. For licensed land surveyors, integrating drones…
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ALTA Land Title Survey: What You Need to Know
Navigating the complexities of land surveying can often feel like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. For land surveyors,…
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What Are Bathymetric Surveys and How Are They Used?
Land surveyors are accustomed to mapping and analyzing the terrestrial landscape, but when it comes to underwater environments,…
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How Land Surveyors Help Resolve Boundary Disputes
Boundary disputes are a common yet complex issue in property ownership. Whether between neighbors, businesses, or even municipalities,…