To become a licensed appraiser, most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a certain number of hours of experience before you can appraise real property on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice…
Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? Last month we asked our appraisal community, “How did you find your supervisor when you were first starting out?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their top tips for up-and-coming appraisers!…
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…
As of December 31, 2018, only 42% of the 78,000 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…
Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” To help you out, we’ve put together a list of ten…
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 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. Top reasons why people choose an appraisal career…
Interested in pursuing an appraisal career or advancing your career in the appraisal profession? Education plays a crucial role along the road to becoming a licensed appraiser and beyond. McKissock is proud to be a leader in education for real estate appraisers. In this…
If you are considering a career in real estate appraisal, you’re probably curious about appraiser salary and income potential. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for all appraisal license levels was $58,650 in 2020—$16,700 more than the median annual…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. Since the real estate market impacts the work of real property appraisers, demand for appraisers can fluctuate from year to year.…
There are an estimated 75,100 licensed appraisers in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and they come from many different backgrounds. People decide to launch a real estate appraisal career because they’re following in a family member’s footsteps or they’re…
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