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New appraisers just starting out in the profession, and those who are thinking of getting into the business, should not be scared off by tales of woe from older real estate appraisers. A panel of industry professionals recently told McKissock that they heard the…
Real estate appraisers are no strangers to work stress. Many own their own businesses and work for themselves from home—which has its upsides and downsides. Appraisers sometimes complain of working long hours, struggling with time management, or feeling overwhelmed by too many tasks. If…
Appraisal software offers myriad opportunities to improve your efficiency and increase your productivity. Real estate appraisers know all too well that time is money. So how can you streamline your appraisal process to complete more appraisals per month? There are several software companies out…
We often receive questions from appraisers regarding Fannie Mae and the cost approach. For example: “I’m appraising a property and have been instructed to comply with Fannie Mae guidelines. I understand that Fannie Mae requires the sales comparison approach, but what if there aren’t…
We’re just over halfway through 2019. Have you met your professional development goals for this year? Which property appraisal skills are at the top of your list to sharpen by 2020? We recently asked our appraisal community, “What appraisal skill would you MOST like…
As of December 31, 2017, only 36% of the 97,000 state-credentialed appraisers in the United States are certified general appraisers, also known as commercial appraisers. As a certified general appraiser, you will enjoy more stable fees, a higher income, and more choices in the…
The JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION RULE is intended as a “saving clause” which preserves the balance of USPAP if a specific law or regulation precludes compliance with a part or parts of USPAP. In an appraisal assignment, if a law precludes you from complying with one…
Every self-employed appraiser knows that working for yourself has its upsides and downsides. When facing the less appealing aspects of self-employment, it helps to have a sense of humor. Here are several funny quotes that we hope will lighten up your workday and give…
There are many opportunities for new real estate appraisers entering the profession today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2016–2026 will be 14%, which is faster than average for all occupations. Top reasons why people choose an appraisal…
We know there’s tons of content out there pertaining to real estate, lending, and appraisal. As a busy appraisal professional, you may not have time to sift through it all. To help you out, we’ve curated some monthly highlights of appraisal content from around…
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