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Nov 23, 2012

Real Estate Appraisal Schools

At Thanksgiving dinner, my nephew said he wants to go into the family business. He asked me to recommend some schools for him. I figured it might also be helpful for anyone else out there curious about becoming a real estate appraisal professional. So, here are some resources for you if you want to know…View the full report…


Nov 05, 2012

Crazy Appraisal Stories From The Front Lines!

The home appraisal profession is not often considered a dangerous job. Most appraisers can be in and out of a client’s home within just a few hours. Other than a messy house, the work usually goes off without a hitch. Well, if that’s been your experience, consider yourself lucky because we’ve decided to gather some…View the full report…


Nov 01, 2012

Why Appraisal Reports Have Flood Maps

The devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy is going to cost the government billions. From restoring power to rescheduling most major flights, not to mention the personal loss of people’s homes and belongings — all this is a big undertaking. Many residents of homes in flood prone zones don’t always take the necessary precautions when…View the full report…


Sep 06, 2012

Reasons For Getting A Home Appraisal

Most people think that the only reason to get a home appraisal is because they are refinancing or financing a purchase of a home. There are actually a host of other reasons too. An appraiser is always a valuable third party correspondent in many other circumstances. Here are some examples where an appraisal may come…View the full report…


Jun 21, 2012

Questions And Answers Of Real Estate Appraisals Part II

In the first installment of this series, we covered many of the basics. Since then, we listened to our clients and made a list of other frequently asked questions for appraisers. We hope this helps clear up any confusion regarding the real estate appraisal process because ultimately, we are all working together to get you…View the full report…


Jun 16, 2012

Basic Questions And Answers Of Real Estate Appraisals

We often get the same questions asked by different clients. In this blog post, we decided to take some of the most frequently asked questions and create a “most common questions for appraisers” post. This is a basic crash course in appraisals and the first installment for this series. Q: How is home’s value determined?…View the full report…