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What Is the National Appraisers Forum?
The National Appraisers Forum is among the top sites for appraisers to chat, ask questions, and build community in the industry. Here's how and why you should join!
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Understanding Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation Methods
There are a few approaches appraisers use to determine the value of a home, and each of them has its own time and place.
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An In-Depth Look at the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Where doctors follow Standards of Care, lawyers follow Rules of Professional Conduct, and real estate agents follow real estate law – appraisers follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, or the USPAP. And it helps to understand what it is, whether you’re a homebuyer or seller journeying through the appraisal process or an aspiring appraiser. Let’s take a look at why the USPAP is so important.
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What is Functional Obsolescence in Real Estate Appraisal?
Remember the first cell phone you had? Your first television? That payphone you used at the mall? These technologies have one thing in common. They’re all functionally obsolete. Homes can be, too. Here’s what functional obsolescence means in real estate appraisal.
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How Do Desktop Appraisals (aka Virtual Appraisals) Work?
How do desktop appraisals work and what are the benefits and challenges of using them? There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s explore.
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What is an appraisal review? A comprehensive guide.
Use this roadmap to demystify the process of appraisal reviews and better prepare for the next time one hits your desk.
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What are the different types of real estate appraisals?
When you think of the home appraisal process, what first comes to mind? Hint: it's more than a top-to-bottom overview of a property for fair market purposes.
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Who hires real property appraisers?
When you start working as a real property appraiser, you aren't pigeon-holed into working for just one type of employer; there are lots to choose from! Here’s a quick guide to the avenues for employment as an appraiser, and how they differ from one another.
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What is a real property appraiser?
Wondering exactly what a real estate appraiser is, what they do, and why they’re so important? Get the details on this growing career in this primer.
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How Much Does It Cost to Become an Appraiser?
When considering a jump into a career in real property appraisal, you may wonder: How much does it cost to get started? Dive into this blog to find out the answer.
