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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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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2022

McKissock

Appraisal industry insiders tend to agree that 2022 will generally be a good year for appraisers. As real property appraisers look ahead to the new year, we wanted to know where they plan to focus their efforts and what they will strive to achieve. 4 Retirement Resources for Appraisers (Free for Members).

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6 Special Purpose Property Tips for Commercial Appraisal Reviewers

McKissock

Again, an appraiser looking to specialize in these property types, should become very familiar with the ongoing litigation related to properties with intangibles. Special purpose property tips. Before you accept a review appraisal assignment for a special purpose property, here are some tips to guide your decision: 1.

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

McKissock

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. The existing population of licensed and certified appraisers is aging—and in some markets, shrinking.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Most residential appraisers back then were trained by lender supervisors. Not very positive.

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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2023

McKissock

.” Join McKissock Learning and AppraisalBuzz for a FREE webinar on Thursday, January 12th at 2:00pm ET, 2023 Housing Outlook: The Economic Indicators All Appraisers Should Monitor. Earn a designation or certification (16%). ” “I am foreign (Brazilian) and trying to get my appraisal license.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

In this category, you find the properties that represent the whimsical side of the design and prove there is no idea too out there when it comes to constructing a building. Fortunately, this article includes many of them in one place. ==. How to Avoid and Respond to Appraisal Board Complaints. To read more, click here.