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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987, I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations. Greg: Supply chain shortages impact the entire population, including appraisers.

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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA. The same data acquired from an aerial inspection has value to a number of real estate industries players. Buzz: What is your background in the appraisal industry? Lamar: New tech provides new opportunities.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

There may be seminars available. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = You may have some similar rural experience now!

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. And Exam Prep Plus includes 40 hours a month of Live Q&A with local instructors for a personal, guided approach.

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Appraisers: Watch for Concessions and Kickbacks

Appraisal Today

I have taken many of his seminars over the years. The Glass Ladies were designed by Alon Zakoot and constructed over a period of seven years. This training will cover property inspection requirements, appraisal validity period, manufactured homes, well and septic, attic and crawl spaces inspection, and the FHA Appraiser Roster.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. Use this time to take seminars and classes to upgrade your appraisal skills! Washington State Cabin Designed To Rebuff the Elements Available for $500K. Excerpts: uniquely designed home in Leavenworth, WA, comes with 10.5

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TRACKING THE SINGLE HOUSEHOLD AND OTHER LIFESTYLE CHOICES

Will Springer Realtor

Designers are helping builders broaden options to create homes that consumers can afford – no easy task. The home offers a stately, contemporary design that is warm and inviting. Come for the RVs, seminars, as well as adult beverages at Lumen Field Event Center (800 Occidental Ave. Built in 2019, the home includes 7.25