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Role Play: Appraisers and their Intended Uses

Appraisal Buzz

In truth, human appraisers fill two vitally important roles today, (1) we collect information and (2) we analyze it so it can be presented to our clients. We should embrace that, even if most of the efficiency gains go to our clients while our jobs get more difficult, at least in the short term. We’ll have to do the same thing.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

By definition, a real estate agent is a sales professional licensed by their state to assist clients in buying, selling, or leasing properties. A REALTOR® is a real estate agent who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, otherwise known as NAR.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team

Real Quantum

It’s important that they are always challenged to learn a new skill, scope of work, property type, or technology. They do this through client relationships and should be rewarded for it. The highest designation in the appraisal profession is the MAI membership designation. Further, ensure your team has attainable goals.

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Ethics is Our Solution

Appraisal Buzz

Appraisers are tasked with protecting the public trust, and yet, I have seen appraisers who knowingly and on an ongoing basis disregard facts and truth to provide reports with values or directions in values that advocate the cause of their client. Strong ethics is an irresistible treasure seen and felt by our colleagues and clients.

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6 Special Purpose Property Tips for Commercial Appraisal Reviewers

McKissock

Again, an appraiser looking to specialize in these property types, should become very familiar with the ongoing litigation related to properties with intangibles. Special purpose property tips. Before you accept a review appraisal assignment for a special purpose property, here are some tips to guide your decision: 1.

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5 Ways to Fast-Track Your Appraisal Career

McKissock

To become a licensed appraiser , most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a certain number of hours of experience before you can appraise real property on your own. Next, identify goals designed to grow your career. When it comes to networking, there’s no time like the present.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

As shocking as it may be, commercial real estate appraisal reviews are required for the following reasons: The conclusion of the original CRE appraisal is in contention. The obligation to the client isn’t met. It isn’t clear who owns the appraised property. City or federally owned property is being evaluated.