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How to Account for a Superadequacy
If you specialize in luxury home appraisals or even hired to appraise a newly renovated or updated property,…
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Best Time-Saving Tips for Real Estate Appraisers
If you operate as an independent real estate appraiser, you know that time is money. Are you…
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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors: How Do They Differ?
Lenders are relying more heavily on property data collectors to gather information for low-risk loans, hybrid appraisals,…
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4 Myths About Property Data Collection
With the introduction of the property data collection (PDC) program by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, people without…
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How to Pass the Certified General Appraiser Exam
If you’re ready to upgrade your license and start appraising commercial property, you’ll need to pass the…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Appraisal Exam
Title XI of the FIRREA requires all licensed and certified appraisers to successfully pass an exam that is…
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How to Level Up as an Appraiser
As part of our contributor series, experienced appraiser Conrad Meertins Jr. shares his advice on how to…
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Should You Become an Appraisal Expert Witness?
If you’re an experienced property appraiser, you may be ready for a new challenge or want to bring…
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Understanding the Appraiser Education Requirements
If you’re looking for a new career that doesn’t require a college degree, getting your appraiser license may…
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Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs: Guidance for FHA Appraisers
According to HUD Handbook 4000.1, the intended users for an FHA appraisal report are the FHA and…
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6 Key Competencies to Perform Appraisal Reviews
As a real estate appraiser, how do you know if you can credibly perform appraisal reviews? USPAP provides…
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How to Market Your Appraisal Services for Divorce and Estate Work
Looking to diversify your appraisal business? Taking on non-lender assignments like estate and divorce appraisals may be…