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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.

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How to Become a Property Appraiser

McKissock

Keep reading for insights on the appraisal profession, how to become a property appraiser, and, finally, how to maintain your license and grow your career. What’s it like to be an appraiser? Every piece of real property, from a two-bedroom condo to a 500-acre farm, has a value. Call 800.328.2008.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

A CMA report includes information on similar, comparable properties in the area, including recent sales, active listings and current market trends. Like you, as a real estate agent, I have prepared many reports analyzing pricing trends to help provide guidance to buyers, sellers and investors alike.

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Drones for Real Estate Photography and Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

Seeing how useful aerial photography has been in creating real estate listings, real estate appraisers are now also beginning to see the value in adding drone technology to their toolkits. . When combined with old-fashioned boots on the ground, the use of a drone for real estate appraisals can upgrade a property inspection.

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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 this add-on a fair addition to the fundamental, intrinsic value a buyer gets? Is it an appraisal issue?

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

“While 2022 is expected to continue to be a good year for the housing market, it will not be as exceptional as 2021,” predicts Jo Traut, appraisal curriculum and content specialist at McKissock Learning. Nonetheless, it would be prudent for appraisers to refresh or develop their knowledge on appraising REO properties.”.

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Conservation Easements Pros and Cons: Keep Ohio Cool and Green

The Robert Weiler Company

Conservation easements are voluntary land use agreements where the landowner agrees to protect a portion of the land they own from future development, often in perpetuity. A conservation easement allows for a property to remain in its natural state and can include forest and nature preserves. What is a Conservation Easement in Ohio?

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