Is it time to take the next step in your appraisal career? A license upgrade can give you a much-needed advantage in the local market and offer you greater control over your fees and more stability in your work. Recent survey data shows that…
The appraisal profession is aging. According to the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide, more than 15% of certified general appraisers indicate they will retire in the next 6-10 years. This presents an opportunity for those who are considering upgrading their license level to certified general,…
If you’re thinking about starting or advancing your appraisal career, you probably want to know: How much do real estate appraisers make? A recent survey reported in the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide shows that an appraiser’s annual earnings depends on many different factors. Here is…
Career satisfaction among real estate appraisers is significantly higher than the national average. Why are appraisers generally happy in their careers? Are some appraisers happier than others? Is income satisfaction as high as job satisfaction? Here, we address these questions and give a glimpse…
Real estate appraisers are reportedly 25% more satisfied in their careers, on average, compared to American workers across all professions. There are many reasons to love being an appraiser, such as having a flexible schedule, earning a good living, and doing challenging work. Last…
What skills are correlated with financial success in the real estate appraisal industry? In a recent survey, we asked appraisers to self-evaluate their expertise across categories as expert, growing, novice or failing. Then we took a look at their earnings across those categories. We…
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s (EBRI) 2020 Retirement Confidence Survey, 31% of American workers are not confident that they will have enough money to retire comfortably. And 61% say that preparing for retirement makes them feel stressed. Do you have a retirement…
Here at McKissock, our Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide array of online resources for real estate appraisers. These resources cover a huge variety of topics, from home construction to USPAP compliance to retirement planning, and much more. If you’re beginning…
I’ve been teaching and writing courses for McKissock for 20 years. During that time, we’ve offered several courses on appraising “oddball” or “complex” properties. If you’ve never taken one of these courses, I strongly recommend that you do. Despite the rise of AVMs in…
This is a reprint from the Appraisal Buzz Blog and can be found here. As a part of your expertise in a niche business like the appraisal industry, there are many things you probably don’t need help with. Things like setting fees, choosing comps, pulling…
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