Author Articles
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The 3 Basic Requirements for Real Property Appraisal Reports
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. It’s important…
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Appraiser Insurance: The Three Policies You Need for Your Business
As a business owner, having insurance is critical to protect you and cover the risks you face in…
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10 Appraisal Software Tools to Streamline Your Process
Appraisal software makes it easy to improve your efficiency and increase your productivity without sacrificing accuracy. The right…
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What Is an Appraisal? The Appraiser’s Definition
If you’re exploring new career opportunities and have looked at becoming a real estate appraiser, one of the…
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What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments?
As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do…
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Extraordinary Assumptions and When to Use Them
Most of the information in your appraisal reports is based on either physical observation, like square footage and…
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States Now Requiring Appraisal Bias Training
As a real estate appraiser, you know that independent, objective home appraisals and valuations are necessary to the…
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How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property
The presence of an additional living unit can add value to your property but it can also complicate…
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Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business
Thinking about starting a real estate appraisal business? Once you’ve completed your stint as a trainee appraiser and…
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Recognizing Common Environmental Hazards Found in Homes
As an appraiser, you don’t need to know everything a home inspector would, but to effectively complete valuations,…
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How to Become an Appraiser in 5 Steps
To become an appraiser, most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a…
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How Long Does It Take to Become an Appraiser?
If you want to become an appraiser, you may be curious about the time it takes to get…