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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference. Trainees can do them.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

Appraiser Scam – Be Careful! Posted Jan 5 on National Appraisers Forum. This was also posted in the 100% Appraisers group on FaceBook as happening to others. Last week, I received a text from “Master Chief Robert Roy” requesting an appraisal for a cash purchase. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

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, click here My comments: It has been a while since appraisers made negative concession adjustments.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Participants choose from designated class dates. Covers real estate math, concepts, brokerage, real property, contracts, appraisal, updated TILA/RESPA information & more. Founded in 2004, the school is intentionally smaller than other education providers so that it can provide each student with individual attention.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

Answering this question requires step-by-step unpackaging, starting with definitional awareness, and continuing with tax advantages, regulations, and conservation easement appraisal value. Launched in 2004, the Big Darby Accord intended to preserve the land, plant life, and 38 rare species of fish and mussels that inhabit the area.

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San Francisco Historic Places (With Map)

Realvals

San Francisco’s architectural diversity is also prominent in its residential and commercial structures, such as the intricate designs of the Albert Wilford Houses on Vallejo Street, listed on August 29, 1985, and the significant Art Deco influence on the Pacific Telephone Building on New Montgomery Street, recognized on June 13, 2008.