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10 Appraisal Competencies Every Property Appraiser Should Master

McKissock

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. ” Obtain clients / solicit business. Manage client expectations.

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Many now use the term “observation”, because some in the public, including some attorneys who are looking for ways to discredit an appraiser on an opposing side, like to hammer appraisers who use the term “inspection”. Choosing to inspect a property or not is a scope of work issue. Floor Plan with Interior Room Dimensions.

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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

McKissock

Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. Many years ago, an appraiser friend (Ben was his name) asked me to go along on a challenging appraisal assignment to aid in data collection. On the way he needed to drop off an appraisal report to a lender client.

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8 Characteristics of a Successful Real Estate Appraiser

McKissock

If you are driven to get your work done accurately and efficiently, seek out new clients, and continually grow and maintain your business, you’ll likely succeed. Free Download: Ready to launch your appraisal career? Find out if the appraisal profession is right for you in our free career guide.

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What New Appraisal Specialty Do You Wish to Break Into?

McKissock

I feel I can help appraisers write better, more supported reports by sharing my experiences and expertise.” ” “Appraisers who don’t do their ‘homework’ do a disservice to their clients. Experience as a contract review appraiser quickly revealed when appraisal research was lacking. Other (19%).

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

” “The amount of knowledge, continued education and diligence it truly takes to provide an excellent work product for the property appraisal.” ” Appraisers do not assign value “Appraisers do not dictate a home’s value, the market does.” agents to appraisers and vice versa.”

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What’s that Smell Worth? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

I phoned to notify my local lender client of the problem. The client said that it couldn’t be that bad, to which I said to come check it out yourself. My client never got past the foyer, cancelled the assignment, and denied the loan. Free Download: Ready to launch your appraisal career?