Appraisal
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The 3 Basic Requirements for Real Property Appraisal Reports
As a real property appraiser, you rely on appraisal reports to communicate your opinion of value. It’s important…
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Hypothetical Conditions Demystified
Even though the term hypothetical condition has been used in the appraisal profession for decades, some appraisers continue…
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Appraiser insurance: The three policies you need for your business
As a business owner, having insurance is critical to protect you and cover the risks you face in…
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What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained
As a real estate appraiser, understanding whether a transaction is an arm’s length sale or a non-arm’s length…
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8 Common Violations Made by Appraisers
When it comes to appraisal non-compliance with USPAP, certain violations are, unfortunately, somewhat common. In this article, I outline…
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10 Appraisal Software Tools to Streamline Your Process
Appraisal software makes it easy to improve your efficiency and increase your productivity without sacrificing accuracy. The right…
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Appraising Small Income Properties
Investment property appraisal presents unique challenges, especially two to four-unit properties. We’re addressing common misconceptions as well as…
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How to Respond to a Reconsideration of Value Request
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD unveiled updated policies for appraisal reconsiderations of value (ROV) on May 1,…
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What Is an Appraisal? The Appraiser’s Definition
If you’re exploring new career opportunities and have looked at becoming a real estate appraiser, one of the…
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What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments?
As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do…
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5 Best Books for Appraisers
When you take the time to really dive in and learn about the history of appraising and what…
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Changes to Reconsideration of Value: GSEs and HUD Announce Reconsideration of Value Policies
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD announced new policies for appraisal reconsiderations of value. Learn more about these…