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How Do I Earn the MAI Designation?

Real Quantum

How Do I Earn the MAI Designation? MAI designated appraisers have access to a wealth of career opportunities, increased recognition, and accelerated advancement through the industry. But what is the MAI designation exactly, and how does someone go about applying? What is the MAI Designation? Benefits of MAI Designation.

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Appraisal bill would combat legacy of redlining

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would designate the chairperson of the body. However, we must not lose sight that structural biases within the broader marketplace and among all stakeholders within real estate and lending continue to play significant roles that impact the realities of the real property market.”.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Participants choose from designated class dates. Covers license law, real property, agency, state & federal laws, advertising, valuation, finance, real estate calculations, contracts & more + 15-hr Applied Real Estate Principles, an interactive course Leap Learning 60-hr Online Topics Package $419 60 of required 75 hrs.

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Real Estate Appraiser: What They Do and How to Become One

Appraisal Hub

If you are interested in becoming a real estate appraiser in Toronto, here are the basics you need to know. Real estate appraisers work to assess the value of land, estates, and other pieces of real property. How Do I Become a Real Estate Appraiser? What Does an Appraiser Do? Why Should I Become an Appraiser?

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Role Play: Appraisers and their Intended Uses

Appraisal Buzz

In fact, we’ll be even more important because unlike the automotive industry, we have no standardized approach to the collection and development of real property data. There can be a wide variance between what intended users require in terms of property data, think lenders versus tax assessors. We’ll have to do the same thing.

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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2022

McKissock

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. If you, too, see retirement on the horizon, here are some useful resources designed specifically with appraisers in mind: Investment Tips: How to Grow Your Retirement Savings.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When you’re about to buy your first real property outside of your primary residence, you should know whether you’re going into it with the intention of renting or if you want to flip and make an immediate profit. When you’re figuring out how much money you can put into your property, don’t forget to calculate renovations.

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