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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce.

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Tips for Making a Successful Transition to a New City After a Personal Low Point

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I’m working on more of my own articles that will be posted soon. I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. In this article, she shares some tips for relocating after facing personal challenges. I hope you enjoy June’s article! Relocating is not easy.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 Self-paced.

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How to Upgrade Your Appraisal License

McKissock

Real estate appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details. I enjoy the valuation business but feel I am limited in my work as a trainee or licensed appraiser. Strongly agree b.)

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5 Ways to Survive a Slow Real Estate Market as an Appraiser

McKissock

” The most popular answer was, “Offer your appraisal services to a variety of clients (attorneys, real estate agents, homeowners, property investors, etc.).” ” “Although I have several options when the market is slow, I notice divorces and estates have come into play.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. which can relate to valuation.

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. I have seen articles from all over the world about groups living in caves in the distant past.