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Optimal Blue Promotes Rick Allen to Chief Operating Officer

Appraisal Buzz

Prior to joining Optimal Blue in 2017 as vice president of business strategy, Allen built his decades of experience across both the lending and vendor sides of the housing industry. This is a true ‘win’ for The post Optimal Blue Promotes Rick Allen to Chief Operating Officer appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Types of Appraisals that are in High Demand Due to COVID-19

Appraisal Hub

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on economies and businesses around the world. Lockdown measures have caused business closures and limited business activity. As a result, appraisal firms found an uptick in the demand for residential appraisals due to the pandemic. Home and Mortgage Appraisals.

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How to Level Up as an Appraiser

McKissock

As part of our contributor series, experienced appraiser Conrad Meertins Jr. shares his advice on how to level up as an appraiser. So, how do you level up as an appraiser? First, I must say that this article is not intended to explain the levels of appraiser licensing. There is a popular saying, “Skills pay the bills.”

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McKissock to Offer Live Stream Appraisal Licensing Courses Starting June 2021

McKissock

We are excited to announce that McKissock Learning will begin offering live stream appraisal licensing courses in June 2021. That means prospective appraisers will be able to complete the education needed to become an appraisal trainee via live virtual classes—taught by expert instructors in real time. Ready to get started?

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

2024 USPAP Source: Appraisal Foundation The 2024 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice is now available for purchase in physical and digital formats. When USPAP started, it was very exciting as appraisers had to decide what needed to be changed or added. This covers all Definitions, Rules, and Standards.

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

The question is, how exactly is property value determined? And how does the real estate appraisal process work? The following article delves into the “science” of residential and commercial real estate appraisal and discusses the steps to succeed. Residential vs. Commercial Property Appraisal and Their Differing Review Process.

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Must-Read Tips to Appraise, Buy, and Sell Special Purpose Property [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

But for commercial real estate developers, brokerage firms, and appraisers, there’s another story hiding in plain sight. In other words, the value of a building is what someone is willing to pay for a similar neighboring structure – a case of “economic relativism” or market forces at its best.

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