McKissock

MAY 18, 2021

There are numerous items to consider when deciding whether to accept or complete a hybrid or bifurcated appraisal assignment. Here, we explain four key disclosures and disclaimers to consider including in a hybrid appraisal report. The scope of work must disclose the extent the property was inspected. Scope of work disclosure.

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McKissock

AUGUST 21, 2020

In any real estate appraisal assignment, you must use one of the two written report options outlined in USPAP: Appraisal Report or Restricted Appraisal Report. A diligent appraiser can utilize the Restricted Appraisal Report option when it makes good sense for the assignment and client.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today.

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Real Quantum

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team. I t is no easy task to motivate your commercial appraisal team and keep their morale high during a pandemic, the holidays and Q4. The appraisers that work for you are the future of the business and the profession. However, it should be a priority. Here’s how: 1.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.

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McKissock

AUGUST 11, 2020

As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. Here are several do’s and don’ts to help you avoid situations that may get you into trouble as a real estate appraiser.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. When should we analyze the contract?

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As a commercial appraisal reviewer , before you accept a review assignment of a special purpose property, you should become very knowledgeable in understanding the “business component” of these types of properties. Business components in special purpose properties are often referred to as “intangibles.” Intangibles.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Appraisers are often reluctant to take on an appraisal trainee. They tend to assume that the trainee, once she earns the Certified Appraiser designation , will set up shop as a competitor. On the other hand, the appraisal industry needs fresh blood. Q: What are some advantages of taking on appraisal trainees?

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Want to know which CE courses are trending right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to online appraisal classes and a variety of professional development videos, checklists, and other resources. Top 3 appraisal CE courses trending right now.

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McCarthy Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser? An appraisal is a professional appraiser’s unbiased and impartial opinion of value based on the condition of the property, prevailing real estate prices and other factors. An independent appraisal sets a benchmark value for your real estate.

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McKissock

JULY 29, 2020

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. The forms will be made available to the major appraisal report software providers. URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Overview.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern. There is a bright spot, however.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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McKissock

MAY 14, 2023

Report writing is an essential step in the appraisal process. Want a quick breakdown of everything that belongs in a narrative appraisal report? for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g.,

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Fundamentally, the cap rate is the relationship between the property’s net income with the property’s purchase price. For CRE investors, the cap rate is a way to determine the property’s ROI potential. Commercial real estate appraisers will tell you that cap rates do not signify value. A recent change by the U.S.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped. Even with the Collateral Underwriter program review, appraisers were overwhelmed. Tier 1 appraisers have little to fear but tier 2 and 3 appraisers….

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East Coast Appraisal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A home appraisal is vital when you want to sell your house. As the seller, you likely want a real estate appraiser who will provide an impartial opinion based on your current home's condition and the prices of other properties in your location. So how do you choose the right home appraiser? Qualifications.

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