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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

The same data acquired from an aerial inspection has value to a number of real estate industries players. An aerial inspection can provide valuable information that cannot be obtained from a ground-based inspection. Buzz: What are some of the ways appraisers have evolved with new tech? Lamar: New tech provides new opportunities.

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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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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987, I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. As previously mentioned, I believe we are experiencing a new paradigm that has resulted in changes to the way appraisers complete appraisals, inspect properties, and analyze economic supply & demand and market behavior.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Students chose the school for its offering of live instruction classes for salespersons, brokers, appraisers, mortgage, and home inspection courses at various locations and convenient times, including weekend classes. Albano’s teaching style is meant to get students excited about real estate.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. Use this time to take seminars and classes to upgrade your appraisal skills! Also my daughter’s boyfriend, a West Point graduate, was visiting at the time and he also thought it was odd too. What if you aren’t upgrading?

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. I also think that now is the time to increase your appraisal skills by taking classes and seminars. . • Square footage costs and depreciation based more on opinion than reality. Unsupported adjustments (adjustments based on “my 30 years in the business” instead of facts).

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Appraisers: Watch for Concessions and Kickbacks

Appraisal Today

I have taken many of his seminars over the years. This training will cover property inspection requirements, appraisal validity period, manufactured homes, well and septic, attic and crawl spaces inspection, and the FHA Appraiser Roster. I have known Richard for many years. He is an expert and is a most excellent instructor.