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How Mentorship Can Become Your Superpower

Appraisal Buzz

The drive toward modernization has led to technological advancements and more data-driven valuations, which leaves many appraisers at a crossroads: while these changes can lead to greater efficiency and fairer home valuations, adopting new tech can be scary. The residential appraisal profession is at a transformational moment.

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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. I have also been actively involved with the Collateral Risk Network for over a decade and am a recipient of the Valuation Visionary Award in 2013. .

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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. Run home valuation social media ads Running social media ads is a great way to get in front of potential sellers quickly, efficiently, and for very little money. You’ll definitely want to partner with a company that provides property valuations, plus a lead conversion tool.

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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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

Birmingham Appraisal

In fact, one of the biggest dangers is that widespread reliance on appraisal waivers is contributing to what some call “data cancer”a systemic problem that degrades the accuracy of real estate valuations over time. 6 Reason You May Now Want an Appraisal Waiver 1. For example, in a cooling market, home values can drop quickly.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. It is not hard to learn the valuation factors. There may be seminars available. I had niece who had several horses for many years where she lived.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. In a 2020 Voice of the Appraiser study by Valuation Review, 46% of appraisers listed low fees as the greatest concern for their profession. Use this time to take seminars and classes to upgrade your appraisal skills!