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The FAA recently relaxed aviation laws for low-flying drones, which presents a tremendous opportunity for real estate appraisers. Drones can give you an edge over the competition and make your job easier. They can assist with a wide variety of tasks, including roof inspections,…
News media across North America has created its own winter storm regarding the luxury real estate market. Headlines are clashing with each other, from the New York Times claiming that the luxury market is in a funk to BNN stating that it will bounce…
Specializing in a particular property type is a great way to gain success as an appraiser. It also gives you the opportunity to do more work in an area that interests you. We recently asked our appraisal community, “What kind of property would you…
At its public meeting in Kansas City MO on April 5, 2019, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to USPAP for the 2020-21 edition. The Board adopted its Fourth Exposure Draft, which had been issued on February 27, 2019,…
Cloud storage has been a godsend for professional real estate appraisers. The ability to store, categorize, access, and share digital information—like building plans, tax records, and other related data—speeds up the appraisal. It also makes the transaction smoother for clients, lenders, and RE professionals.…
If you run your own appraisal business, or if you’re employed by a larger company—or both—you will need to track your expenses vigilantly. Inaccurate records might mean a tax bill that’s higher than you should pay, and might prevent reimbursement from an employee or…
Prospecting for new leads is a way of life in the real estate business. Appraisers, agents, and brokers live and die based on customer referrals. The most successful real estate professionals generate leads from their personal and professional networks, ensuring a full sales pipeline…
Is it time to take the next step in your appraisal career? A license upgrade can give you a much-needed advantage in the local market and offer you greater control over your fees and more stability in your work. Recent survey data shows that…
Why might a client come to you for an estate appraisal? There are several different types of these assignments. When your client orders an estate appraisal, listen carefully and ask questions so that you understand the intended use. Why? Because the type of estate…
Last year, the AQB scaled back on requirements for those entering the appraisal profession. Since more than 25% of appraisers plan to retire in the next 5 years, many hope that the AQB changes will help attract new blood to the industry. Whether you’re…
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