Must-Do Strategies for Appraisers to Compete in Today’s World
Change is a part of life, and that is certainly evident in the appraisal industry. Statistics tell us that the average appraiser is between the…
Author: McKissock
Where Does Water Frontage End?
Does your subject property really front on the water? You might remember a case that made national news some time back involving a six-foot-high pink…
5 Remote Inspection Tools for Desktop Appraisals
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to desktop appraisals. As of mid-March 2022, banks and mortgage lenders can now use desktop appraisals in place…
8 Signs of an Increasing or Declining Real Estate Market Trend
Besides location, one of the most important factors in a residential property’s value is the health of its local real estate market. Appraisers should pay…
Guide to Basic Website Optimization for Appraisers
Optimizing your real estate appraisal website to improve your Google search ranking is a great way to bring in more clients and increase your earnings.…
6 Excel Training Resources for Real Estate Appraisers (Free for Members)
The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. In a recent survey, Excel was among the top four software tools on which…
Things I Learned Wrestling a Bear: Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser
I learned a number of things from the experience of wrestling a 450-pound bear, some of which have not only aided me in life in…
What Makes Green Home Appraisals Unique?
A “green” or “high performance” home refers to a residence that has less of a net impact on the environment than its traditional alternative. If…