Appraisal Career
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COVID Impact on US Commercial Property Values: The Real Numbers
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. On May 11, 2023,…
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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 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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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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MLS Hack: What to Do When Your Data Source Goes Down
As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares his advice on what…
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[Updated 2024] What’s the Average Real Estate Appraiser Salary?
Summary Average Appraiser Salary: Survey data from the 2023 Appraisal Salary Guide reveals an average annual income of…
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Farm Appraisal: A Profitable Yet Challenging Field
A farm appraisal can be much more challenging than a residential appraisal, and usually requires a broader scope…
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Advice on Finding Banks that Engage Appraisers Directly
Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). One strategy is…
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How to Get on the FHA Appraiser Roster
In order to do appraisals for FHA loans (including reverse mortgages and REO properties), you must be…