Appraisal
Access appraisal tips, trends and other information to grow your career.
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Changes to the 2024 USPAP Improve Clarity Surrounding Nondiscrimination
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) sets forth the ethical and performance standards for appraisers throughout…
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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap September 2023
Welcome to the latest installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht—your destination for the most current economic…
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Should You Become an Appraisal Expert Witness?
If you’re an experienced property appraiser, you may be ready for a new challenge or want to bring…
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Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs: Guidance for FHA Appraisers
According to HUD Handbook 4000.1, the intended users for an FHA appraisal report are the FHA and…
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6 Key Competencies to Perform Appraisal Reviews
As a real estate appraiser, how do you know if you can credibly perform appraisal reviews? USPAP provides…
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MLS Hack: What to Do When Your Data Source Goes Down
As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares his advice on what…
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How to Market Your Appraisal Services for Divorce and Estate Work
Looking to diversify your appraisal business? Taking on non-lender assignments like estate and divorce appraisals may be…
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What Do Supervisors Look for When Choosing a Trainee Appraiser?
As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “When choosing…
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Farm Appraisal: A Profitable Yet Challenging Field
A farm appraisal can be much more challenging than a residential appraisal, and usually requires a broader scope…
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Advice on Finding Banks that Engage Appraisers Directly
Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). One strategy is…
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How to Get on the FHA Appraiser Roster
In order to do appraisals for FHA loans (including reverse mortgages and REO properties), you must be…
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Say This, Not That: Words and Phrases to Replace in Your Appraisal Reports
As part of our contributor series, Julie Molendorp Floyd gives tips on how to use more objective language…
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