McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

How about one for you and your appraisal business? Most of us are fee appraisers who work independently. Our opportunity is time—it’s time to take stock of where we are and perhaps consider diversification or an alternative appraisal career. Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Excerpts: Following that thought process, our appraisal language has simply got to change to reflect current times. Excerpts: Following that thought process, our appraisal language has simply got to change to reflect current times. However, revision requests are part of an appraiser’s life.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The challenge of pulling comps in 2024 By Ryan Lundquist February 14, 2024 Excerpts: Pulling comps in 2024 is tough. I quit making dollar adjustments on form appraisals many years ago, but I always do market conditions adjustments when needed. I appraise a lot of 2-4 units and regularly go to other neighborhoods for comps.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? Basic Appraisal, but not all appraisers know about this, especially if they “appraise to fit the form” aka form fillers. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. One of the best I have read.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!!

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. For many years I appraised in the nearby city of Berkeley, CA. Worth reading. A good summary. Many people don’t like them.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Per The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th Ed., Example #1: Superadequate custom fireplace Example #2: Superadequate 12-car garage To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the blog post references luxury homes, this can occur anywhere. 12 Days of Appraiser Christmas Very funny!!

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