When it comes to appraisal violations, certain minor violations are very common. In this article, I outline several examples of less serious breaches of development STANDARD 1 and reporting STANDARD 2—and a few other types of violations, too. I have compiled these based on…
Rising interest rates, a slowdown in home purchases, and consolidation of the lending industry comprise the three predicted events most likely to affect the appraisal business in 2019. But while home sales may slow or stagnate, appraisers can still profit from the proliferation of…
TED talks illuminate and expand on the big ideas in our society. Their annual conference and spin-off events bring together many of the world’s preeminent technology, entertainment, and design professionals to share and discuss the great issues of our time. Real estate sits on…
As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. So, how can you prevent these undesirable consequences? Here are several do’s…
The internet has given us the ability to access a wealth of human knowledge instantly. This unlimited access to information means you can develop your professional abilities from the comfort of your home. YouTube videos, in particular, offer a cheap and easy way to…
2019 is just around the corner. Have you started thinking about how to grow and improve your appraisal business in the coming year? We recently asked appraisers, “What appraisal skill would you MOST like to learn (or improve) in 2019?” The results are in.…
Want to know 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, checklists, videos, and other learning tools. Here’s an overview of the most-used resources among our appraisal membership…
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. It’s important to realize that forms are not reports. Filling out the form properly and completely does not always mean your report will be compliant with USPAP. The…
Continued education is a necessity to remain relevant in the appraisal world. Valuation metrics are always in flux, and keeping up-to-date with new developments will help you provide the highest quality appraisal services. There are thousands of different books that can help you develop…
Limited scope appraisals are in high demand. But there may be some confusion among appraisers as to how to report the results. First of all, there is no such thing as a “limited scope report.” In a limited scope appraisal assignment, an appraiser who…
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