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Exposing Occupational Licensing Abuses Nationwide

Appraiserblogs

She went from viewing occupational licensing as a necessary means to protect the safety and welfare of the public to a cynical tool promoted by established businesses to erect barriers against innovation and competition.

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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

My advice to those using Zillow as a tool for finding comparable sales is to understand what Zillow is reporting and then compare their home consistently. I recommend hiring a qualified real property appraiser to appraise property when you need a supportable reflection of the market. Thanks for being here!

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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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How to Upgrade Your Appraisal License

McKissock

However, these are the general guidelines you’ll need to follow to meet the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria. Real estate appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team

Real Quantum

Have good moral character; Be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or meet equivalency). Hold bachelor’s degree or higher (or be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser). Invest in Tools and Processes that Increase Productivity and Quality.

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Seminar Addresses Common Complaints Against Appraisers Through Case Studies

McKissock

Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. A : First, they should bring their current USPAP book.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

You may need the services of a licensed appraiser if you are selling your home yourself or if you want to know the value of your home for refinancing purposes. Prepare a short list of appraisers using the search tools at the Appraisal Institute, the American Society of Appraisers and the Appraisal Subcommittee.