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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

The perception of VA loans as risky and logistically complicated — even if an outdated view — continues to impact the competitiveness of the borrowers it serves. JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA. MV: VA’s appraisal process is criticized for being lengthy and costly. But the VA is hoping to change that.

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Do You Plan to Hire a Trainee Appraiser? Why or Why Not?

McKissock

We recently asked our real estate appraisal community, “Do you plan to take on a trainee appraiser in the next 5 years?” To gain further insight into these answers, we asked the same appraisers to explain, “Why or why not?” Do you plan to take on a trainee appraiser in the next 5 years?

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

million members including real estate salespeople, real estate brokers, property managers, appraisers, and many more. REALTORS®, while they meet the same education requirements as any other agent, they are required to complete an additional NAR Code of Ethics training every three years. Still not convinced?

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The Intel About Intel’s Columbus, OH Region Move (and Why Your Business Can Flourish Here, Too)

The Robert Weiler Company

Logistics and distribution are yet another area where Columbus excels, with nearly 5,000 businesses. In fact, supply chain and logistics management training are literally par for the course at many area universities and colleges. Our belief isn’t pie-in-the-sky Midwestern optimism.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Ideally, you want your property to be at or very near an intermodal transit point where planes, trains, trucks, and seagoing vessels easily interchange.