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From the ever-elusive predominant value to the latest appraiser trends, our gathering of all-things-appraisal news is here for your reading pleasure. You can also listen to some of the most recent podcasts from the Voice of Appraisal, join the lively conversation about education versus…
Appraising a multi-unit property is usually more complicated than appraising a single-family home. Two-, three-, or four-unit buildings are sometimes subject to confusion when it comes to arranging a loan for purchase or refinancing. Generally, appraisers use the market approach when appraising these properties. They…
Expanding your appraisal client base to include attorneys, homeowners, agents, and other high-fee non-lender clients can help you break free from the regulations and short turnaround times expected from lenders. Here are four specialty areas that can supplement (or replace) your mortgage lending appraisal…
This week’s appraisal news covers choosing comparables dangerously, the challenges and changes of being an appraiser, and the home office tax deduction you may or may not be qualified to take. There’s more talk about AMCs and the seemingly high price of an appraisal…
There are challenges that come with appraising rural properties. Often they are located in remote areas, where few comps exist. How do you figure in factors such as arable or nonarable land, a working farm, timberland, wetlands, or a forest preserve? Appraising rural or remote…
At its February 3, 2017, meeting, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of The Appraisal Foundation adopted several proposed changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). These changes will be effective January 1, 2018. The ASB revised the definition of Report to…
As the weekend draws near, we’ve pulled together some appraisal-focused stories. A recent survey by NAR gathers insights on the issues appraisers are talking about, which ties in nicely to a blog about having your appraiser voice heard among the din of a country that is speaking…
This week’s appraisal news includes appraisal reform for the future and a look back at whether the past accurately predicted the present. We’ll look into whether there’s an actual appraisal shortage—or if appraisers are just weary of micromanagement. The Appraiser Coach offers up some…
Traditionally, the sales/brokerage side of the real estate profession has a reputation for being one of the most woman-friendly career options available in the Western world. The National Association of REALTORS estimates that about 62 percent of REALTORS are female. The appraisal business, however,…
We gathered some of the latest in appraisal news and put it in one place for your reading pleasure. Here’s what’s on tap. An interview with a long-time appraiser offers insights into the profession’s future—as well its past. USPAP makes it clear that communicating…
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