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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. Step 3: Hire the right trainee It’s no secret that it takes time and energy to train future appraisers. Find the Supervisor-Trainee course in your state.

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

McKissock

It’s more to your advantage to look at it as training a productive employee. Then you can bring on new clients; you’ll have sufficient staff for higher-volume periods—and, while you’re training the new people, you’re revisiting the basics and refreshing your own skills. Or you might just not like the process of training other people.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. To read the letter (PDF), click here.

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.