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Optimizing your real estate appraisal website to improve your Google search ranking is a great way to bring in more clients and increase your earnings. When it comes to generating new business, having a strong online presence and being easy to find online are…
As a real estate agent, your ability to generate and convert leads will play a crucial part in the success of your real estate business. Last year in our Trick of the Trade campaign, we asked real estate agents across the country for some…
The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. In a recent survey, Excel was among the top four software tools on which appraisers said they’d like additional training. Are you looking for new and better ways to leverage Excel tools in…
COVID-19 has shaken the norms of homeownership and market expectations across the United States throughout the pandemic. As many industries transitioned to remote work, more homebuyers find themselves free to move anywhere they’d like while keeping their jobs, which is especially convenient for those…
Ever since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) created the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) several years ago, real estate appraisers must rate building quality on a standardized scale from Q1 (best) to Q6 (worst). If you are performing appraisals for the intended use…
Summertime is finally here and with it comes a new quarter and a chance to execute your real estate marketing plan. How do you make sure your real estate marketing plan moves you forward this quarter and brings your business to the next…
I learned a number of things from the experience of wrestling a 450-pound bear, some of which have not only aided me in life in general, but more specifically in my appraisal practice. During the summer between high school and college, my best friend…
All real estate professionals know that your lead generation is only as good as the quality of your leads. Without a precise lead generation strategy intentionally targeting your ideal clients, you very well could be wasting time, effort, and money catching lots of leads…
A “green” or “high performance” home refers to a residence that has less of a net impact on the environment than its traditional alternative. If you’re interested in becoming a green home appraiser, you may be wondering, “What makes these types of assignments unique?”…
Technology is supposed to make everything easier, and yet it is often the source of so many problems. While you can’t do your job without relying on real estate technology to some degree, you do have to be extra careful when you use it.…
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