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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

property inspections), or prepare for retirement. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. You might be looking to grow your business, delegate tasks (e.g., In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

The strong standards in the bill are important to prevent fraud and offer consumers a more secure alternative rather than simply using free online audio-audio technology when buying property or refinancing a mortgage. Prior to the pandemic, ALTA and MBA saw a need to develop model RON legislation. To date, 37 states and U.S.

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Q&A: Is It Time to Take On an Appraisal Trainee?

McKissock

A: The standard model for taking on a trainee is on-the-job training, developing individuals by letting them learn by doing. In 2018, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) changed its Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria. Editor’s note: This post was originally published on February 6, 2018.

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Avoid Appraisal Disciplinary Action with These Do’s and Don’ts

McKissock

There should be enough information in your workfile so that you know exactly what you were thinking when you developed and reported that opinion of value. Editor’s note: This blog post was originally posted on December 18, 2018. What could I have been thinking?”. It has been updated slightly. Written by Dan Bradley.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

In 2018, the GSEs changed policy to allow hosts of Airbnb, VRBO, Vacasa… etc. However, the GSEs did not make a parallel change to the property qualification side of the lending decision. The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

If, however, the current neighborhood does not appear to be optimal for a commercial real estate investment, perform necessary research; you may find out that it’s more ideal to invest elsewhere. Ohio has much to offer prospective investors, ranking in the top 10 on Chief Executive magazine’s “2018 Best & Worst States For Business.”

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

In 2018, the GSEs changed policy to allow hosts of Airbnb, VRBO, Vacasa… etc. However, the GSEs did not make a parallel change to the property qualification side of the lending decision. The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new.