Appraisal
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5 Ways to Fast-Track Your Appraisal Career
There are many reasons people choose to launch a career in real estate appraisal—including the potential to earn…
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How Long Does It Take to Become an Appraiser?
If you want to become an appraiser, you may be curious about the time it takes to get…
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ANSI Z765 and the New UAD 3.6: What Appraisers Need to Know
If you appraise single-family homes, you already know how important it is to measure a property correctly. With…
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Basement Appraisals: Understanding Contributory Value (Updated for UAD 3.6)
While homeowners may ask, “Does a finished basement add value to my appraisal?” you know the answer is…
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Will the New URAR and UAD 3.6 Impact Appraisal Fees?
With the new URAR and UAD 3.6 rolling out this year, you may be wondering what effect this…
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Arriving at a Credible Appraisal When Comparable Sales Are Limited
Limited sales activity is common in rural markets, custom-home neighborhoods, and low-turnover areas. When comps are few, the…
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What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate?
As a real estate appraiser, understanding whether a transaction is an arm’s length sale or a non-arm’s length…
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2026 Housing Market Forecast: The Great Recalibration
Summary of Key 2026 Trends Setting the Stage: What 2025 Changed In my 2025 forecast, I described the…
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Understanding Appraisal Condition Ratings Under UAD 3.6 and the New URAR
Condition ratings have always been a central part of appraisal reporting, but their role has expanded under UAD…
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Understanding UAD Quality Ratings (Updated for UAD 3.6 and the New URAR)
Quality ratings are one of the most familiar parts of UAD, but the way appraisers report them has…
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How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property
Across the country, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming more common. Cities and counties are updating zoning laws…
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What Is a Scatter Chart Analysis in Appraisal?
When you’re building and defending sales comparison adjustments, a simple visual can be very helpful. Scatter charts are…
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The Full Measure: Midyear 2026 Economic Update for Appraisers
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The Full Measure: July 2026 Economic Outlook
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The 3 Basic Requirements for Real Property Appraisal Reports (Updated for UAD 3.6)
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Lessons from the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Collapse: What PEs Can Apply Today
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Metes-and-Bounds Mistakes That Cause Boundary Disputes (and a Surveyor’s Checklist to Catch Them)
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Is Now a Good Time to Become a Real Estate Appraiser? (Updated 2026)
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How to Identify and Depict Encroachments: A Field Guide for Surveyors
