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The House overwhelmingly passed the appraisal bill known as the Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2019. Alternative valuations could drive up costs for real estate consumers. A coalition calls for the elimination of the DTI requirement from QM lending rules. Some housing markets are more…
If you’re a licensed trainee entering the appraisal business, finding a supervisor can be a challenge. Many real estate appraisers don’t have the time to mentor a beginner. Sometimes they fear that the newcomer, once fully trained, will become a competitor. However, this is…
David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire, which spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, states on his website, “The fact is, you aren’t really in the game of building wealth until you own some real estate.” This advice from a…
Curious about how to get into real estate appraisal? While many appraisers got their start through a family business, there are many different ways to break into the appraisal profession. We recently asked our appraisal community, “How did you get into the appraisal business?”…
New construction is treated a little differently by lenders, FHA, and the GSEs. As you appraise these properties, you must take into consideration certain features and attributes that don’t necessarily apply to re-sales. It requires more work, so you want to be sure that…
Are you looking for new ways to market your real estate appraisal business? Consider starting an appraisal blog. You can establish yourself as an expert in your field and local market by posting insightful, industry-related blog articles. Blogging is a great way to strengthen…
Would you like to know which learning tools are popular right now among real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy full access to a wide array of online appraisal classes, checklists, whitepapers, videos, infographics, and other resources. Here, we highlight some of the…
Only 36% of the 97,000 state-credentialed appraisers in the United States are certified general appraisers. If you’re growing tired of appraising simple properties or you’re ready to take on more complex assignments with more income potential, it may be a good time to upgrade…
If you’ve been in the appraisal business for a while, chances are, you’ve come across some unexpected or funny things during property visits. We recently asked our real estate appraisal community on Facebook, “What’s the FUNNIEST thing you’ve encountered during an on-site appraisal inspection?”…
New appraisers, and those who are thinking of getting into the business, can find encouragement in the stories and advice shared by older, more experienced real estate appraisers. Are you just starting out in the appraisal profession? Here are some encouraging words of advice…
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