Appraisal
Access appraisal tips, trends and other information to grow your career.
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October 2025 Housing Market Updates for Appraisers
The housing market in October 2025 presents a paradox: falling mortgage rates and renewed buyer activity suggest recovery,…
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The Hazards of Signing a URAR When Another Person Conducts the Inspection
When using the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) to report the results of an appraisal, the appraiser’s signature…
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Top Appraisers Advise on How to Generate New Business
What are some ways appraisers can generate new business and new leads, outside of AMCs? How do the…
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How to Defend Adjustments in Appraisal Reports
When someone questions an adjustment, many appraisers respond, “It’s based on market data” or “my experience in the…
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18 Appraiser Trainee Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Breaking into the appraisal profession usually starts with securing a trainee position under the supervision of a certified…
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September 2025 Housing Market Updates
The housing market in September 2025 stands at a crossroads, with the third quarter closing on a note…
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Is Commercial Property Appraisal Right for You?
Thinking about a career in real estate appraisal? Commercial property appraisal offers a path filled with intellectual challenge,…
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Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business
Thinking about starting a real estate appraisal business? Once you’ve completed your stint as a trainee appraiser and…
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The Full Measure August 2025: Navigating Rates, Inventory, and Affordability
Welcome to the latest edition of The Full Measure, where we analyze the latest developments in the housing…
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Appraisal Adjustments: Types, Methods, and Cheat Sheet
In real estate appraisal, accurately estimating a property’s market value often requires making adjustments to comparable sales. These…
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Val Expo 2025 Recap: Tech, Connections, and a Fast-Moving Future
Valuation Expo 2025 has wrapped, and if there’s one way to sum it up, it’s this: the pace…
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Upzoning: What It Is and What Appraisers Need to Know
Upzoning is a powerful but often misunderstood tool in urban planning and real estate. In this post, we’ll…
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The Full Measure: Midyear 2026 Economic Update for Appraisers
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10 Prospecting Tips to Generate More Real Estate Leads
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Appraisal Software Tools to Consider in 2026
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Surplus Land vs. Excess Land: What Appraisers Need to Know
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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
