You know there are good reasons to upgrade your appraisal license—including making more money—but you might be unsure of how to go about it. Depending on your state and the license level you wish to attain, the exact steps for how to upgrade your…
In order to become a licensed appraiser, most states require you to become an appraisal trainee and obtain a number of hours of experience before you can appraise on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice appraiser or registered…
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 $54,010 in May 2017—$16,320 more than the median…
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…
Last year, the AQB scaled back on requirements for those entering the appraisal profession. Since more than 25% of appraisers plan to retire in the next 5 years, many hope that the AQB changes will help attract new blood to the industry. Whether you’re…
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 2019 Appraisal Income Guide shows that an appraiser’s annual earnings depends on many different factors. Here…
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? Does job satisfaction affect income? Here, we address these questions and give a glimpse into survey data…
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…
We’re excited to announce the release of the 2019 Appraisal Income Guide designed to uncover how real estate appraisers go about their business and what it means to their bottom line. Inside the guide, you’ll find how appraisal income breaks down by license level, insights on career…
Whether you’re retiring and moving into a home that’s better suited to the 55-plus lifestyle, or you’re appraising a residence of that sort, it’s a good idea to get acquainted with the product. The senior housing segment of the real estate market is evolving…
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