Appraisal Career
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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…
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Say This, Not That: Words and Phrases to Replace in Your Appraisal Reports
As part of our contributor series, Julie Molendorp Floyd gives tips on how to use more objective…
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A Day in the Life of an Appraiser Trainee
There is no such thing as a typical day in the life of an appraiser trainee. Some…
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Experienced Appraisers Share Their Number One Tips for New Appraisers
Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? We asked our appraisal community, “If you could give…
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Quality Adjustment Research and Methodology: The Basics
Quality and condition are not the same. Quality refers to the quality of items, materials, and construction.…
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Checklist: What to Include in a Narrative Appraisal Report
Report writing is an essential step in the appraisal process. Want a quick breakdown of everything that belongs…
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Exposure Time Vs. Marketing Time: Helpful Info for Appraisers
Every real estate appraiser is familiar with the terms “marketing time” and “exposure time,” but it’s not always…
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How to Find a Real Estate Appraisal Mentor
If you’re a trainee appraiser entering the appraisal business, finding a supervisor can be a challenge. Many real…
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Weighted Mean: A Simple Appraisal Reconciliation Technique
As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares an easy-to-understand appraisal reconciliation…
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10 Types of Non-Lending Appraisal Work to Pursue this Year
In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive…
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