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What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments?
As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do…
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5 Best Books for Appraisers
When you take the time to really dive in and learn about the history of appraising and what…
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Changes to Reconsideration of Value: GSEs and HUD Announce Reconsideration of Value Policies
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD announced new policies for appraisal reconsiderations of value. Learn more about these…
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Extraordinary Assumptions and When to Use Them
Most of the information in your appraisal reports is based on either physical observation, like square footage and…
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Basement Appraisals: Understanding Basement Contributory Value
While homeowners may ask, “Does a finished basement add value to my appraisal?” as an appraiser, you know…
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How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property
The presence of an additional living unit can add value to your property but it can also complicate…
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Desktop Appraisals: Expert Tips for New Real Estate Appraisers
We’re sharing best practices to complete desktop appraisals effectively.
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Recognizing Common Environmental Hazards Found in Homes
As an appraiser, you don’t need to know everything a home inspector would, but to effectively complete valuations,…
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How to Become an Appraiser in 5 Steps
To become an appraiser, most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a…
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How Long Does It Take to Become an Appraiser?
If you want to become an appraiser, you may be curious about the time it takes to get…
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Understanding Functional Obsolescence in Appraisals
For appraisers, functional obsolescence can be a challenging concept because the elements that influence property values may not…
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What’s in a Real Estate Appraiser’s Job Description?
More than 77,000¹ men and women work as real estate appraisers in the United States. When you become…
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