Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Enroll + SAVE 30% Use Promo Code HW30 Overview According to the CE Shop, its prelicensing student satisfaction rate is 96% and its students have a 64% pass rate (12% better than the national average). Exam Prep can also be purchased as stand-alone packages (see options listed below). out of 5 stars Rating: 5 out of 5.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 23, 2020

There are many types of litigation where real estate appraisers can be helpful in providing evidence to the court. Many of these will require engaging the appraiser to perform an appraisal specifically for the case. Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Unlike a commercial real estate appraisal review, most of the answers from “Facebook experts” are not fact-based; the responses on your social media post will range from beliefs to convictions to opinions. Fortunately, we do not conduct commercial real estate appraisals on social media! Grant Applications.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

As I mention in the bio for this blog, one of the most influential individuals in my professional development as an appraiser is George Dell. He is a nationally recognized valuation expert who teaches a method he calls “ Evidence Based Valuation ©.” I can personally attest to a substantial increase in work quality.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

More Crazy Appraisal Stories! Excerpt: Restraining Orders & Appraisals – Never a Great Mix. The majority of my appraisal work is on divorces and estates, both of which have their fair share of crazy stories. I was appraising a home for a divorce several years ago. Many thanks to Appraisal Buzz for the image above.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. This professional-grade dictation service could save you tons of time on typing reports and taking notes in the field. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Having free reign over a property to call your own can be exciting; however, ownership can quickly lose its allure with real estate sinking in value. Commercial real estate appraisers will tell you that cap rates do not signify value. If “Less than what I paid.” was your answer to, “What’s my commercial property worth?”

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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Quicken Loans

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In most cases, VA loans save home buyers money in the long run. One of the first steps in pursuing a VA loan is getting approved for a specific amount so you can begin house hunting (many lenders call this “preapproval”). How can VA loan preapproval give you the advantage when making an offer to buy a home? Getting Approval.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

How can we fix the excess of appraisers? Too many appraisers? 2) We will make it harder to become an appraiser; 3) Let the lower fees discourage newcomer appraisers. In past issues of the Analogue Blog, we have considered the “five forces of friction” on the advancement of appraisal. Humor for Appraisers.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

Streaking through the atmosphere is a meteor scientists have dubbed “the appraisal”; it came of out nowhere and impacts your deal at hypersonic velocity, obliterating it in an instance. If so, you’ve probably run through the five stages of grief: 1) Denial—there’s no way that idiot appraiser killed my deal! There must be some mistake.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter if you’re planning to put your home for sale or refinancing your mortgage, lenders , sellers, and buyers alike need to get professional appraisers to help determine the real value of a home. Unfortunately, working with licensed appraisers can be a difficult task. How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal helps you make well-informed decisions in the process.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

In March, I had the pleasure to join Attorney Peter Olson to talk about family law, divorces and home appraisals. We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. John is an appraiser with ChicagoLand Appraisals. Maybe not as much as the average appraiser?

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Since its creation, according to the National Conservation Easement Database, an estimated 40 million acres have been saved. In the era of human-enhanced climate change and renewed interest in public vs. private lands, how does a conservation easement help save the treasured wilds we hold so dear? Land Trusts.

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McKissock

MAY 9, 2023

” TopHap is an analytic tool that can help you learn even more than you already know, helping you “Bring your own data” to solve those tough appraisal problems. Register now to save your spot. About TopHap TopHap is a real estate research platform purposefully built to facilitate real estate property analysis at scale.

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The People's Appraisal Blog

MAY 14, 2019

Well get ready Consumers because the person that is about to visit your home IS NOT an appraiser or just pretends to play one without the proper training. See, Fannie Mae and the Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) are ready to send appraiser imposters to conduct appraisal inspections on our homes. Good questio n.

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