Appraisal Career
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Appraising New Construction: Guidance for Follow-Up Inspections
While most residential appraisals only require a single field visit to the subject property, when it comes to…
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6 Tips for Appraising New Construction Homes
Lenders, FHA, and the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) treat new construction a little differently. When…
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AI Appraisals: Embracing the Future
Learn how the prevalence of AI in appraisals supports, rather than hinders, the profession.
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Appraising Condominiums: Declarations, Critical Repairs, and Market Impact
Learn how to consider special assessments, critical repairs, and other factors during a condo appraisal.
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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood
As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s…
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6 Reasons to Start a Real Estate Appraiser Career
Appraisers are reportedly 25% more satisfied in their careers, on average, compared to American workers across all professions.…
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How to Become a Licensed Residential Appraiser
If you’ve learned how to become a real estate appraiser and you’re currently a trainee appraiser looking to…
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How to Identify a Complex Residential Property
If you ask appraisers to provide examples of complex appraisal assignments, many will focus on commercial or mixed-use…
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Factory-Built Houses: Types, Benefits, and Tips for Appraisers
Factory-built houses are an important, yet often overlooked, part of the American housing market. Approximately 10% to 12%…
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The 3 Basic Requirements for Real Property Appraisal Reports
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. It’s important…
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Hypothetical Conditions Demystified
Even though the term hypothetical condition has been used in the appraisal profession for decades, some appraisers continue…
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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…