So, you’re contemplating a career switch to commercial real estate appraising? What goes into the process and what skills are necessary to make that transition smooth? The following is my attempt (and I use attempt very loosely because there a myriad of things that…
It’s no secret that the general public does not have a thorough understanding of the appraisal profession, even though the work of appraisers has a profound effect on people’s lives. At McKissock, we not only want to be a go-to resource for appraisers, but…
The start of the New Year always inspires change in people. It makes you reevaluate your life and think about where changes can be made, or new ideas can be conquered. In 2019, I started my career in real estate and set a goal…
When it comes to growing your retirement savings, you may be wondering: What types of investment accounts should I use? And where should I locate them in order to utilize tax savings as much as possible? The real estate mantra “location, location, location” applies…
Appraisal experts generally foresee a strong 2020 for the appraisal industry. The profession continues to evolve, and so does demand for different types of appraisal. Demand in general remains high, and an appraiser who anticipates trends—and gets out in front of them—can expect to…
There is no such thing as a typical day in the life of an appraiser trainee. Some days you’re in the office doing research and analysis (aka. “paperwork days”), and some days you’re out in the field looking at properties (aka. “inspection days”). We…
If you’re considering a career in appraisal, you probably want to know: What’s the average real estate appraiser salary? Survey data from the 2019 Appraisal Income Guide shows that an appraiser’s annual income varies according to factors such as license level, years of experience,…
The job of a property appraiser, as well as his or her role in a real estate transaction, is often misunderstood by the general public. If you’re interested in starting an appraisal career, you’re probably curious about the nuts and bolts of the day-to-day…
Let’s say your retirement is secure. You have enough in savings and investments that you could stop working today, and be sure of living comfortably for the rest of your life. How are you going to dispose of your real estate appraisal business, if…
Not all property appraisers start out in the appraisal field right out of college. Many of today’s appraisers had a previous career, but then decided to make a career switch. We recently asked our appraisal community, “What career did you have BEFORE you got…
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