Author Articles
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How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property
Across the country, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming more common. Cities and counties are updating zoning laws…
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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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Property Appraiser Salary Varies Based on License Level
If you are considering a career in real estate appraisal, you’re probably curious about property appraiser salary and…
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[Updated 2025] What’s the Average Real Estate Appraiser Salary?
Thinking about becoming a real estate appraiser, or wondering if it’s worth advancing your license? Here’s the reality: …
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How to Become an Appraiser in Florida
Becoming a real estate appraiser is a great option, especially if you want to operate your own business,…
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Appraising a Stigmatized Property
Summary Are you looking for a niche specialty or a way to expand your appraisal business? Specializing in…
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Top Channels for Marketing Your Appraisal Business
Summary Are you looking to gain new clients and grow your business as a real estate appraiser? Perhaps…
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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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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
Appraisers apply extraordinary assumptions when they must base their opinion of value on uncertain information that cannot be…
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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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Understanding Functional Obsolescence in Appraisals
For appraisers, functional obsolescence can be a challenging concept because the elements that influence property values may not…