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As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. So, how can you prevent these undesirable consequences? Here are several do’s…
Earlier this week, Fannie Mae issued a new edition of its Appraiser Update e-newsletter; this edition was titled Special Edition for Rural Appraisal. The newsletter covers several topics of interest to rural appraisers, including a summary of recent changes to Fannie Mae’s policies, information…
Should you consider becoming an appraisal expert witness? And if so, why? One appraiser who has gone this route is Steven W. Craddock, CDA, HMS, the president and founder of AppraiseNC4U, Inc. An appraiser for well over a decade who has extensive forensic real…
Change is a part of life, and that is certainly evident in the appraisal industry. The average appraiser is between the ages of 55 and 60 years old, and no doubt, they’ve seen technology reshape the industry since their early days in the field.…
The internet has given us the ability to access a wealth of human knowledge instantly. This unlimited access to information means you can develop your professional abilities from the comfort of your home. YouTube videos, in particular, offer a cheap and easy way to…
2019 is just around the corner. Have you started thinking about how to grow and improve your appraisal business in the coming year? We recently asked appraisers, “What appraisal skill would you MOST like to learn (or improve) in 2019?” The results are in.…
Want to know which resources are popular among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members get full access to a variety of online appraisal classes, checklists, videos, and other learning tools. Here’s an overview of the most-used resources among our appraisal membership…
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. It’s important to realize that forms are not reports. Filling out the form properly and completely does not always mean your report will be compliant with USPAP. The…
Continued education is a necessity to remain relevant in the appraisal world. Valuation metrics are always in flux, and keeping up-to-date with new developments will help you provide the highest quality appraisal services. There are thousands of different books that can help you develop…
Limited scope appraisals are in high demand. But there may be some confusion among appraisers as to how to report the results. First of all, there is no such thing as a “limited scope report.” In a limited scope appraisal assignment, an appraiser who…
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