Appraisal
Market Outlook: How Appraisers Can Make the Most of 2026
It's 2026, and most signs point to a period of rebalancing in real estate — but there are some changes getting ready to rock the appraisal world. To help make sense of it all, we spoke with The CE Shop’s National Appraisal Expert and USPAP Instructor Rebecca (Becky) Jones about where appraisers may find opportunity in 2026, and how to prepare your practice to stay resilient no matter how the market moves.
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Do Appraisers Need Errors and Omissions Insurance?
Even the most meticulous appraiser might find themselves facing a costly legal claim at some point in their career. That’s why E&O insurance is essential for appraisers. Learn what this coverage includes, how much it costs, and how to choose a policy in this blog.
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Appraising The Simpsons Home: What’s It Really Worth?
How much would 742 Evergreen Terrace be worth in today’s real estate market? And what property characteristics stick out to an appraiser during their analysis? Keep reading and let’s explore the value of The Simpsons family home.
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Understanding PAREA: Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal
If you’re a trainee appraiser (or soon to be one), there’s a new path you can take to gain the experience hours necessary to earn an independent appraiser license. It’s called PAREA, and it stands for Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal.
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Appraising a Hobbit Hole: The Property Value of Bag End
There are many homes being built today that function like Hobbit homes, complete with eco-friendly features, unique architecture styles, and beyond. After appraising a Hobbit Hole, we came up with an opinion of the property value of Bag End – and in the process uncovered many precious treasures.
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3 Strategies For Appraiser Success in 2025
Whether you’re a new appraiser learning the ropes of the industry or a seasoned appraiser navigating the waves of a changing landscape, 2025 is a pivotal year to position yourself for success. Here are three ways to succeed this year.
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How Much Is the Christmas Vacation House Worth?
‘Tis the season for holiday movies, including one of our favorites — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (Yours, too?) If you’re like us, you’ve seen this movie 500 times. This year, we challenged ourselves to watch Christmas Vacation through a different lens — that of a real property appraiser’s.
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Appraising Haunted Houses
It’s spooky season! What do you do if you’re appraising a home that’s...well, seen some things? You know, murder, ghosts, violent crime, and so on? These are called stigmatized properties, and there are a few ways you can go about appraising them.
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What Is a VA Appraisal?
So, you’ve been hired to appraise a property for a veteran using their VA loan, but you aren’t sure how this appraisal differs from a standard one. You’re in the right place! While VA appraisals follow the same process as a standard property appraisal, there are a few details appraisers can look out for, namely MRPs. M-R-What, you may ask? Let’s break it down!
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What Is Gross Living Area?
If you’re a new appraiser, it might be news to learn that there is more than one way to measure a home and its livable spaces — not just square footage! Let's walk through gross living area (GLA) and when it's used in a residential property appraisal.
