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How Mentorship Can Become Your Superpower

Appraisal Buzz

Once folks enter the ADI program, they also have access to a wide range of support, including mentorship, informative seminars, and networking. There are lots of appraisal management companies and lenders out there that allow trainees to inspect properties.

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987, I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. As previously mentioned, I believe we are experiencing a new paradigm that has resulted in changes to the way appraisers complete appraisals, inspect properties, and analyze economic supply & demand and market behavior.

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How to get listings in real estate: 11 proven strategies for 2024

Housing Wire

Meet the fire department for the smoke inspection. Host educational events for sellers We’ve all heard of first-time buyer seminars, yet there are so many different types of educational seminars or webinars you can host. Volunteer to be their runner. Put the lockbox on.

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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

The same data acquired from an aerial inspection has value to a number of real estate industries players. An aerial inspection can provide valuable information that cannot be obtained from a ground-based inspection. Buzz: What are some of the ways appraisers have evolved with new tech? Lamar: New tech provides new opportunities.

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The Hidden Risks of Appraisal Waivers: What Homebuyers and Homeowners Need to Know

Birmingham Appraisal

AVMs rely on historical sales data and algorithms, but they dont physically inspect the home, evaluate its condition, or consider market variations like an appraiser does. The appraisal is not a home inspection , however, appraisals do take into consideration the condition of the property.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Students chose the school for its offering of live instruction classes for salespersons, brokers, appraisers, mortgage, and home inspection courses at various locations and convenient times, including weekend classes. Albano’s teaching style is meant to get students excited about real estate.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

There may be seminars available. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = You may have some similar rural experience now!