Author Articles
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5 Ways to Survive a Slow Real Estate Market as an Appraiser
How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? This month we asked…
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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. When…
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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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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
During times when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional…
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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser
As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. You might…
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Beyond the Hype: Fannie Mae Announcement SEL-2023-02
On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Announcement SEL-2023-02, which addressed several different lending-related topics. Most important…
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California Appraisers Now Required to Take Anti-Bias Training
As of January 1, 2023, California real estate appraisers applying for their initial license must complete at…
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HUD Announces Numerous Changes to Handbook 4000.1
On January 18, 2023, HUD issued an announcement regarding revisions made to Handbook 4000.1. According to the…