Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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McKissock

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether your goal is to work fewer hours and improve your work-life balance or increase productivity and scale your business, there are many technology tools available to help you complete more appraisals in less time. Upcoming webinar: Tame the Chaos with Appraisal Technology that Scales. Sign up now. Sign up now.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 14, 2022

Why do I take the time to mention “real estate appraisers” and “real estate appraisals?” instead of just “appraisers” and “appraisals”? But… the Appraisal Standards Board and Appraiser Qualifications Board are chock a block full of non-real estate appraisers. There is a lot of nuances….

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 1, 2022

She went from viewing occupational licensing as a necessary means to protect the safety and welfare of the public to a cynical tool promoted by established businesses to erect barriers against innovation and competition. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Who would have thought it? CALIFORNIA: WHERE RIGOROUS INQUIRY….

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? Basic Appraisal, but not all appraisers know about this, especially if they “appraise to fit the form” aka form fillers. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. Well, for starters, the property known as Hale Palau’ea is nearly hidden. What Can We Do?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Appraisers also offer valuable support to accountants by providing crucial insights and data for various financial purposes.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Cleveland Appraisal Blog provides a few ideas below. Business Insider reports that “homes with walls painted shades of light blue or gray” sell for more money than homes with walls painted white. Start by having your property appraised to get a rough idea of what you can sell it for, then compare other listings in your area.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. Since the real estate market impacts the work of real property appraisers, demand for appraisers can fluctuate from year to year. So, is now a good time to become an appraiser?

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McKissock

JULY 20, 2021

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

All Appraisals Are Not The Same All appraisals are the same, right? Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Time management challenges are a big issue for many property appraisers. Your income depends on how many appraisal assignments you can complete each month and each year—and you need time to produce each report. Last month we asked appraisers, “What’s one thing you wish you could STOP doing to save time in your workday?”

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McKissock

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Developing an appraisal specialty is a great way to grow your business and stay competitive in the industry. Last month we asked our appraisal community, “What new appraisal specialty or niche would you like to break into?” The top three answers were review appraisal, commercial appraisal, and green home appraisal.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Unlike a commercial real estate appraisal review, most of the answers from “Facebook experts” are not fact-based; the responses on your social media post will range from beliefs to convictions to opinions. Fortunately, we do not conduct commercial real estate appraisals on social media! Grant Applications.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. In my MLS “contractor special” is often used.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

Auditors from across the State spend years evaluating a select list of criteria to determine a property’s value and, thus, its new tax rate. As Ohio business owners know, a lot can change in that time. Lastly, some commercial property owners will see a negligible difference, regardless of the appraisal.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! This is national data.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2023

If you own or run a business, chances are you have some experience with commercial real estate. At some point, you may need to have a commercial real estate appraisal done as it plays a critical role in many aspects of the commercial real estate industry. Lenders require an appraisal before approving a loan to buy the property.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” Appraisers – check the water source! How many offers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property.

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Magnusson Group

JUNE 28, 2021

Las Vegas ASA International Appraisal Conference, October 24-26, 2021. Check out this amazing International Appraisal Conference schedule. If you’re interested in visiting Las Vegas, and want to check out the Appraisal Conference, please register. Never having been to Las Vegas, I hadn’t heard much about the art scene there.

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Real Quantum

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team. I t is no easy task to motivate your commercial appraisal team and keep their morale high during a pandemic, the holidays and Q4. The appraisers that work for you are the future of the business and the profession. However, it should be a priority. Here’s how: 1.

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McKissock

AUGUST 11, 2020

As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. Here are several do’s and don’ts to help you avoid situations that may get you into trouble as a real estate appraiser.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Appraisers go through a sequential adjustment process. Appraisers are typically looking to make adjustments for conditions that may have affected the overall property value first. Appraisers are typically looking to make adjustments for conditions that may have affected the overall property value first.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Zestimate…Ten Properties ” and finally, “ iBuyers…The Pawn Shops of Real Estate “ Obviously, this topic is of interest to me, seeing is that value is my profession. In the news, you’ve no doubt seen that Zillow is selling off the homes it owns and getting out of the home-flipping business.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Upside (and Downside) of Buying Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio. For a business owner or investor looking for a long-term property, such as a commercial building for sale, buying tends to be the best choice; however, it does come with its own set of risks. Is the area a business-friendly environment?

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). Question 1: Why do I need to understand business valuation?

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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Real Quantum

AUGUST 3, 2022

Realquantum, the revolutionary web-native commercial real estate appraisal platform company, announced today that the national appraisal and consulting firm, WestRock Appraisal Services, Inc., WestRock) has engaged Realquantum to help them streamline their commercial property valuation practice. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 15, 2021

Committed to 20 percent affordable housing options, the River & Rich project is a story of renewal and community rebirth via unique properties for sale. But for commercial real estate developers, brokerage firms, and appraisers, there’s another story hiding in plain sight.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 28, 2023

Appraising Solar Panels By Mark Buhler Excerpts: You drive up to the property. First: How do appraisers value any amenity of a property? Appraisal 101 would suggest the matched pairs analysis. So our first task is to find a property with solar panels that’s similar to the subject. What to do? Well … maybe.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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Magnusson Group

MARCH 22, 2021

After the Boursin incident came business stoppage. When business stoppage commenced, we furloughed all employees and sent our Team home to hunker down. We reinvented our business wheel 100 different ways every day for months. How to perform virtual appraisals and home visits. March Madness, indeed.

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