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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. How did they make more money on lender appraisals?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

A $1M Contemporary Home Designed for Musicians Sets the Tempo in Ohio Excerpts: 2 bed 2.5 People call it modern, but I think it’s more a contemporary style with its open spaces, large expanses of windows, and unconventional volumes of space,” says listing agent Pradnya Martz, of Keller Williams.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. Confirm that you are covered by your appraisal E&O insurance policy for hybrid and desktop appraisals.

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Challenges and Opportunities in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments

Boston Appraisal

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. However, appraising such complex properties presents unique challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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7 Top-Rated Appraisal Job Aids (Free for Members)

McKissock

Things to Consider when Appraising Rural Residential Properties Appraisals of rural residential properties do not conform to the typical mortgage lending underwriting expectations of urban and suburban residential properties.