Appraisal
Appraisal Valuation Expo Convention 2019 Recap
Appraisal, Blog
April 4, 2019 |
March brought the annual Valuation Expo convention at the Palmer House in Chicago, a great opportunity to get updated on all the appraisal changes. Speakers at the Expo included representation… Read more
USPAP Update in 4th Exposure Draft
Appraisal, Blog
March 18, 2019 |
Appraisers know that from, time-to-time, an exposure draft is initiated by the Appraisal Foundation, offering proposed changes to USPAP for public comments. And they also know that these are often… Read more
Real Estate Agent and Appraisers – Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Appraisal, Blog
March 7, 2019 |
There’s chatter online these days concerning the “rotten appraiser” who “killed my last deal”. Those agents will make sure appraisers never get assigned another appraisal for their sales. Are agents… Read more
A New Threat To Residential Appraisals
Appraisal, Blog
January 30, 2019 |
Here we go again! The latest push to weaken the protections that appraisals provide to consumers applying for mortgage loans. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved… Read more
Demystifying Variable Square Footage
Appraisal, Blog
January 18, 2019 |
One only needs to spend a few minutes browsing listings online to recognize wide variations in how square footages of property are listed. Some square footage listings match the County… Read more
5 Trends Every Appraiser Should Watch for in 2019
Appraisal, Blog
January 2, 2019 |
To be ahead of the real estate market, seasoned appraisers cannot afford to become stagnant regarding the current trends. They must get out in front of them if possible to… Read more
Four Ways a Plumber Can Help Determine if a Home is Worth Flipping
Appraisal, Blog, Home Inspection
December 19, 2018 |
Flipping a house can be a great way to make a lot of money within a fairly short period of time. In order for a house flip to be as… Read more
What Are Desktop and Hybrid Appraisal Products?
Appraisal, Blog
December 6, 2018 |
What happens when a client requests for “alternative appraisal products”? They may call it a desktop appraisal, an evaluation, a value-check, or any one of a myriad of catchy titles…. Read more
NAR REALTORS Conference & Expo 2018 Recap
Appraisal, Blog
November 28, 2018 |
The annual National Association of Realtors’ Conference & Expo took place in Boston, and gave new insights I couldn’t have found anywhere else! In past years, after attending this conference… Read more
Clients for Life: Staying Top-of-Mind with an Intentional Plan
Appraisal, Blog
November 14, 2018 |
You’re driving down the road and there it is – a competitor’s sign in your client’s yard. You’re incredulous! Didn’t you work night and day to find them that home?… Read more
What to Watch for When Appraising a Smart Home
Appraisal, Blog
November 1, 2018 |
As an appraiser, your job includes many aspects. But what happens when you’re appraising a smart home? How valuable are smart homes when it comes to appraising? Is smart technology… Read more
