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Jo Traut

Director of Appraiser Training

Certified Residential Appraiser, IL and WI
Jo Traut has been a real estate appraiser since 1997, and currently holds a certified residential appraiser license in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her teaching philosophy is to offer practical knowledge to simplify the complex. Jo specializes in appraising luxury homes, valuations for lending purposes, appraisal review, and appraisal compliance. Jo was Residential Chief Appraiser for the 5th largest Bank in the United States.
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  • Desktop Appraisals: Expert Tips for New Real Estate Appraisers
    Appraisal

    Desktop Appraisals: Expert Tips for New Real Estate Appraisers

    We’re sharing best practices to complete desktop appraisals effectively.

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    By

    Jo Traut

    April 12, 2024
    12 minutes
  • Dos and Don’ts of Selecting Appraisal Comps
    Appraisal

    Dos and Don’ts of Selecting Appraisal Comps

    Real estate appraisers commonly use recent comparable sales (or comps) to help determine a property’s market value. In…

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    By

    Jo Traut

    March 14, 2024
    6 minutes
  • Bifurcated Appraisal: An Enhanced Desktop Appraisal
    Appraisal

    Bifurcated Appraisal: An Enhanced Desktop Appraisal

    Editor’s note (July 2025): The term “bifurcated appraisal” is no longer used in appraising and has been replaced…

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    By

    Jo Traut

    December 1, 2020
    5 minutes
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