What Design Trends Will Impact Property Value in the Next 5 Years?
As part of our monthly survey series, we asked appraisers, “What design trend or feature...
What Is an Appraisal Review and Who Can Be a Reviewer?
Appraisal reviews in real estate serve many important purposes. Sometimes the review process is more...
What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained
As a real estate appraiser, it is imperative to know whether a transaction is an...
How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property
The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make...
Appraising Odd Properties: What’s the Weirdest Property You’ve Appraised Recently?
As a professional appraiser, you’ll likely encounter some strange properties from time to time. Odd...
MLS Hack: What to Do When Your Data Source Goes Down
As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares his advice...
Choosing the Right AMC: A Guide for Appraisers
Today a large percentage of residential appraisals are ordered by appraisal management companies, so working...
Advice on Finding Banks that Engage Appraisers Directly
Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). One...
7 Key Considerations for Using a Restricted Appraisal Report
In reporting the results of any real property appraisal assignment, you must use one of...
Say This, Not That: Words and Phrases to Replace in Your Appraisal Reports
As part of our contributor series, Julie Molendorp Floyd gives tips on how to use...
