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How To Prepare for a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

You need to take some steps before and during the appraisal process to ensure that you get the most accurate and reliable valuation possible. Discover some tips on how to prepare for a commercial property appraisal. To have your property appraised, contact East Coast Appraisal Service.

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10 Appraisal Competencies Every Property Appraiser Should Master

McKissock

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. The more efficient you are, the more appraisal reports you can complete.

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20 Things Every Appraiser Should Keep in Their Car

Appraisal Buzz

What are the essential tools and equipment to bring along when completing an on-site appraisal inspection ? Recently we asked our social media communities on Facebook and Twitter , “What’s ONE thing every property appraiser should always keep in their car?”

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White House marks one year of PAVE appraisal bias action plan

Housing Wire

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S.

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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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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

When you’re trying to create a standout offer to buy a home, it’s important to consider the tools and tactics at a buyer’s disposal. This is important because it’s common to go over the asking price in a bidding war, and even though you say you will pay a certain amount, the bank will not lend you more than the appraised value of the home.

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Appraisal Foundation: Appraisers must take course on bias

Housing Wire

. “In this way, we are directly reacting to appraisers needs to maintain and enhance public trust, as well as be a valuable and useful resource for appraisers with relevant and timely course materials,” Desmarais said. Soon after, the Appraisal Foundation took control of USPAP.

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