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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s been a while since I’ve written an article. So, first of all, thank you for being here to read articles from my blog! I know most of my readers are interested in appraisal and real estate-related topics. I miss writing and I miss you! So, you must be careful when making this comparison. Thanks for being here!

Appraisal 411
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Surprising Things That Can Decrease Property Value

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I’m so sorry for the weeks I missed posting articles last month. This week, Betty White shares some things that can decrease property value. That’s because most buyers need somewhere to store their vehicles and gardening tools. Here are some links to other articles I think you might also enjoy… .

Appraisal 303
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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

We’ll help you make an informed decision and find the right Chicago real estate classes or online program to best fit your budget, timeline, learning style and schedule. Illinois REALTORS Best Illinois real estate school for accommodating different learning styles Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 Self-paced.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Exam Prep: ASREB’s CompuCram exam prep features vocabulary tools, practice testing, and simulated exams.

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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 using advanced valuation, analytical, and technical tools to appraise properties. more stringent) than AQB criteria.

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The Official 2022-2023 USPAP Update Course Is Now Available Online

McKissock

The Foundation is pleased to once again partner with McKissock to develop online versions of the real property 2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course. This is the 12th year that McKissock Learning has been the exclusive provider of The Appraisal Foundation’s national online USPAP update course.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

What’s more, Illinois has reciprocity agreements with nine other states, making it an excellent location for starting an exciting, new career in real estate. There are certain differences between being a real estate professional in Illinois and other states, which we’ll look at in this article.