In an appraisal assignment, a hypothetical condition is used when a property is appraised under a condition that is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results. If a hypothetical condition is not properly…
Did you know that appraisers who stay up-to-date on the latest industry news, trends, and best practices earn more money? Luckily, there are plenty of excellent blogs where you can find relevant info, tips, and trends related to the appraisal profession. Here are nine…
In an appraisal assignment, an extraordinary assumption is employed to presume certain unknown information as fact. An extraordinary assumption is related to a specific assignment, and takes information that is unknown as of the effective date of the assignment results and assumes it to…
Desktop appraisal software, and related products and services, continue to gain sophistication, integration, and comprehensiveness. While desktop appraisals will never entirely supplant appraisals that include a personal visit to the property, they have in many cases made that type of appraisal unnecessary. Indeed, appraisers…
As an appraiser, you’re not always dealing with straightforward, cookie-cutter houses. Many properties have certain features that make your job a little (or a lot) harder than usual. We recently asked our appraisal community, “What specific home feature is the MOST challenging to appraise,…
The presence of an additional living unit may complicate the appraisal process by making it difficult to know how to classify the subject property. How do you know whether you’re dealing with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a second unit? Use the following…
Curious about which resources are popular among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members get full access to a variety of online appraisal classes, videos, checklists, webinars, and other learning tools. Here’s a breakdown of the most-used resources among our appraisal membership…
As an appraiser, much of your success relies on your reputation as a competent professional. Unfortunately, certain appraisal violations are quite common—including errors in appraisal reports. Make sure you’re aware of these mistakes so that you can avoid them. Here’s a compilation of the…
Property appraisals can be complex and challenging, to say the least. We recently asked five experienced appraisers to tell us about the most challenging appraisal assignments they’ve ever tackled. These professionals agree that difficult appraisal assignments are almost always worth taking since they broaden…
For experienced appraisers, the idea of lifelong learning is not a new one. The appraisal profession relies on continuously upgrading your skills and staying up-to-date. It’s not just about continuing education courses—professional development can have a significant impact on the direction of your career.…
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