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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

Currently, 75% of real estate agents and 97% of property appraisers in the U.S. Hundreds of trained real estate professionals volunteer to teach participants about urban development, land use, the housing market and non-market forces that shape their communities. Universities also have a crucial role to play.

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What New Appraisal Specialty Do You Wish to Break Into?

McKissock

Experience as a contract review appraiser quickly revealed when appraisal research was lacking. Gentrification and renovations are rapidly increasing values. Appraisers need to be up to speed more so than in the crash of 2008 when values fell. ” “Review appraisal will be a large part of the appraisal field.”

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7 Common Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid During a Real Estate Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

While appraisers are more concerned with the structure of the house rather than housekeeping, if a house has not been kept up it can negatively impact the property’s overall condition. 2) Not Disclosing Information About the Property Another mistake that sellers make is not disclosing information about the property.

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Commercial Appraisal: Understanding the Basics

AmeriMac

In this blog, we will take you through everything you need about commercial real estate appraisal, from defining the term and understanding its importance to exploring the different types of commercial properties that are appraised. A certified appraiser can provide an opinion of value for office buildings.

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

These appraisals provide an unbiased estimation of a property’s value, taking into account various factors such as location, condition, size, and recent sales of similar properties in the area. This information helps provide a comprehensive understanding of the property’s history and current condition.

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How To Become A Home Appraiser

AmeriMac

Before you can begin the process of becoming a home appraiser, it’s important to understand why this is such an important part of the real estate process in the first place. Essentially, a home appraiser is an impartial third party who comes in during a real estate transaction.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. I speak with a lot of Realtors and many are not oriented the same as appraisers. To read the letter (PDF), click here. They provide CMAs, etc.,