Do you ever face the task of appraising marijuana properties in your market? All of a sudden, land that is ripe for marijuana growing is looking pretty attractive, and buyers all over the U.S. are already scooping up big plots of land—some even making…
Here at McKissock Learning, our Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a variety of online resources for real estate appraisers. These include appraisal classes, videos, checklists, whitepapers, recorded webinars, and more. Here are five excellent appraisal webinars recently added to our membership toolkit.…
On March 18th, The Appraisal Foundation (the Foundation), the Association of Appraisal Regulatory Officials (AARO) and the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) issued a joint message for appraisers and regulators regarding COVID-19. The Foundation has created a page on its website titled “Coronavirus and Appraisers: Your…
Industry experts foresee a growing demand for alternative valuation products (AVPs) and limited scope appraisals. Last month we asked our appraisal community, “Which alternative valuation products do you offer in your business model?” A significant number of respondents (42%) reported that they do not…
Looking for ways to increase efficiency and productivity within your appraisal business? We’ve put together some of our favorite resources to turn to for productivity tips. The following list includes advice on how to stay motivated and focused, how to leverage technology, and, in…
We recently asked our appraisal community, “What ONE personality trait should every property appraiser have?” By far, the most commonly selected answer was “Unbiased.” Many appraisers agree that this is the single most important trait that you need to have as a real estate…
Appraisal reviews serve many important purposes. Sometimes the appraisal review process is more time consuming and requires research and analysis well beyond the original assignment, while other times the process is smooth with no problems. One of the difficulties that reviewers face in appraisal…
How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? Podcasts are a great source of industry information and insights. They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments.…
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…
We recently asked our appraisal community, “If you could take a class on ANY appraisal topic, what would it be?” The most in-demand appraisal topics right now seem to be: 1) extracting and supporting adjustments, 2) rural residential appraising, and 3) operating an appraisal…
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