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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The Future is Now: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce UAD 3.6 Implementation Timeline and Policy Changes
Change is no longer coming; it’s officially underway: both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released significant updates…
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Is Now a Good Time to Become an Appraiser?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives a positive job outlook for real estate appraisers. BLS projects that job…
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Property Appraiser Salary Varies Based on License Level
If you are considering a career in real estate appraisal, you’re probably curious about property appraiser salary and…
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How to Become a Certified General Appraiser
Are you growing tired of appraising simple properties? Are you looking for more complex assignments with higher income…
Real Estate
Find information to help you advance your real estate career and gain new skills.
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How to Renew Your Arkansas Real Estate License: CE Courses to Grow as an Agent
Completing continuing education (CE) courses is a requirement for keeping your Arkansas real estate license. However, some CE…
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Washington DC Real Estate License Renewal 2025 Guide for Busy Salespersons
Are you a real estate professional in Washington, DC? Keeping your license active is essential for your business,…
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Confused About Renewing Your Connecticut Real Estate License? Here’s an Easy Guide
Staying compliant with state real estate licensing laws is crucial for maintaining your ability to practice as a…
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How to Renew Your Florida Real Estate License
Keeping your Florida real estate license active is required to legally work as a real estate agent or…
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,…
