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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Over the past 10 years my focus has been on developing new lines of business and ways to bring the skills we possess as valuation experts to markets outside of just lending and bank work and beyond the four walls of ‘appraisal practice.’ ’ Buzz: What does it mean to stay relevant in the industry?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

There may be seminars available. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = You may have some similar rural experience now!

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. FNMA indicates that their 2022 lending volume is down 47% from 2021 and is expected to drop by another 50% in 2023. I also think that now is the time to increase your appraisal skills by taking classes and seminars. What’s happening now.