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Affordable Continuing Education for South Carolina Real Estate License Renewal
Are you a South Carolina real estate agent or broker planning your license renewal in 2025? Staying compliant…
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Introducing McKissock Learning’s Membership Program
Continuous learning is vital for real estate professionals who want to maintain a competitive edge. To meet this…
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3 Best Ways to Get New Appraisal Customers
According to the 2023 Appraisal Income Guide, most high earners in the industry are successful at finding new…
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Sustainable Alternatives for Geotextiles in Civil Engineering
The ongoing debate is whether geotextiles are environmental saviors or their biggest detriment. Some contend that these manufactured…
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Protect Against Any Grounds for Suing an Appraiser with Defensible Reports
Can you sue an appraiser? What are the grounds for suing an appraiser? What can I do if…
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Appraising New Construction: Guidance for Follow-Up Inspections
While most residential appraisals only require a single field visit to the subject property, when it comes to…
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Appraised Value Vs. Sale Price
Property sellers often ask professionals who are performing appraisals for mortgage lending, “Why is an appraisal even needed?…
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6 Tips for Appraising New Construction Homes
Lenders, FHA, and the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) treat new construction a little differently. When…
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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood
As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s…
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What Is an Appraisal Review and Who Can Be a Reviewer?
Appraisal reviews in real estate serve many important purposes. Sometimes the review process is more time consuming and…
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Creating a Histogram in Excel: A Guide for Appraisers
As a residential real estate appraiser, have you considered including charts or graphs in your reports? Creating valuable…
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How to Become a Licensed Residential Appraiser
If you’ve learned how to become a real estate appraiser and you’re currently a trainee appraiser looking to…