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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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On Staying Current

Appraisal Buzz

For real estate appraisers, this includes attending industry conferences and seminars such as The Valuation Expo and The Appraisal Summit , taking both online and in-person courses from reputable providers, and even pursuing additional certifications or designations. not take the same old classes cycle after cycle).

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CFPB ponders how well HMDA captures discrimination

Housing Wire

In a virtual seminar Thursday on “modern-day redlining,” attorneys from Garris Horn, LLP , said the CFPB’s current definition of the practice is better termed “marketing discrimination.”. Since HMDA was introduced, regulators’ definition of redlining has evolved.

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The Supply Chain Reaction – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987 I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. Greg: : Unfortunately, there are no short-term solutions in the crystal ball, especially as we continue to recover from the most impactful world-wide event in modern history.

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The ultimate guide to real estate lead generation ideas for  2023

Housing Wire

These seminars serve as a win-win, offering helpful information for potential homebuyers, brimming with questions, and also positioning you as a go-to expert for all their inquiries. Use this tool: Parkbench Parkbench focuses on community-building. Make sure the quiz aligns with your personal brand.

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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

I have a new 2-day seminar which is being introduced in Puerto Rico called “Aerial Inspections for Real Estate, Mapping, Measurements, and Modeling.” Whether an appraiser plans to be a pilot or hires someone to fly for them, data can be acquired easier and more efficiently from the air than 10 years ago.

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Top Accounting Concerns & Solutions in 2023

GoForrmz

This can include attending seminars, webinars, and workshops! That belief set us on a mission to help every customer digitize their forms and modernize how work gets done — all without code. Make Use of Technology Technology can help streamline the tax preparation process and reduce the risk of error.

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