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How to Become a Property Appraiser

McKissock

Top reasons why people choose an appraisal career include income potential, opportunity for flexible hours, and diverse career paths. 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. Call 800.328.2008.

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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. The Sea Ranch stretches along 10 miles of Sonoma County’s coastline.

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How Do I Earn the MAI Designation?

Real Quantum

How Do I Earn the MAI Designation? Appraisers come in all shapes and sizes. However, appraisers who want to take their day job to the level of a serious career have some fantastic options to stand out from the crowd. But what is the MAI designation exactly, and how does someone go about applying? Keep reading to find out.

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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2022

McKissock

Appraisal industry insiders tend to agree that 2022 will generally be a good year for appraisers. As real property appraisers look ahead to the new year, we wanted to know where they plan to focus their efforts and what they will strive to achieve. 4 Retirement Resources for Appraisers (Free for Members).

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team

Real Quantum

The highest designation in the appraisal profession is the MAI membership designation. The requirements for this designation are below and should be the expectations for your team. Have good moral character; Be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or meet equivalency).

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

The Robert Weiler Company

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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Everything You Need to Know About the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam

McKissock

The requirements are summarized in the following table: Real property appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details. What’s on the exam? What is the exam format?