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Cybersecurity is critical nowadays, especially for appraisers. Strong passwords help protect both your personal info and the large amount of real estate property info you handle on the job. However, it can be difficult to remember long, complicated passwords for all your different web…
Real estate services firms—whether a one-person appraisal office or a mammoth provider of property data—are vulnerable to criminal hackers seeking real estate property information. Recently, LandMark White Limited had to announce that it had been the victim of a hack that exposed immeasurable amounts…
You know there are good reasons to upgrade your appraisal license—including making more money—but you might be unsure of how to go about it. Depending on your state and the license level you wish to attain, the exact steps for how to upgrade your…
There’s a lot of confusion around the appraiser’s role in a real estate transaction. Many people don’t understand what an appraisal is or what an appraiser does. This has lead to a number of myths surrounding the profession. We recently asked our appraisal community,…
Is your dad or grandfather a real estate appraiser? When you’re out shopping for Father’s Day gifts this year, keep in mind that property appraisers tend to work long hours, spend lots of time in the car, and many of them own their own…
I recently received an email from a student asking about the FHA requirements of HUD Handbook 4000.1. Specifically, the student wanted to know if FHA still automatically requires a cost approach on houses that are less than one year old, and also if FHA…
In order to become a licensed appraiser, most states require you to become an appraisal trainee and obtain a number of hours of experience before you can appraise on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice appraiser or registered…
LinkedIn offers myriad ways to grow your professional network and connect with potential clients online. It’s a great place to connect with industry colleagues, showcase your resume and accomplishments, and, of course, promote your business. Whether you’re a real estate appraiser or another type…
It was predicted last year that the new tax laws in the US, limiting deductions on mortgage interest and property tax, would cause a slowdown in the overall real estate market. However, it would seem that they have had very little effect. According to…
In an appraisal assignment, a hypothetical condition is used when a property is appraised under a condition that is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results. If a hypothetical condition is not properly…
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