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Appraising “Bifurcated”

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Appraising has evolved over the years; now it is changing. Read More

Why “Bifurcated” Won’t Work

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They are hoping that the rest of us will "get on board" with their new "better" process. Read More

NAR Settlement: What It Means for Appraisers

> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt NAR Settlement: What It Means for Appraisers by Isaac Peck, Publisher The real estate community has been abuzz with talk about the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement. It’s made the national news, too,… Read More

De Minimus Raised

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraisers

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Since 1994, an appraisal is required for any federally-related residential real estate transaction at or above the de minimus threshold of $250,000. Now, 25 years later, the de minimus has finally been raised to $400,000. Read More

Importance of Right of Way Assignments

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“One of the best courses that I have had in 17 years!” -Amy H. Supporting Your Adjustments CE (7 Hrs.) Education designed to help you appraise worry-free and earn higher fees. Importance of Right of Way Assignments By Stephen S. Wagner, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS Appraisers looking to expand their practices might want to consider… Read More

Caring for Your Biggest Investment

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To both the well-seasoned appraiser and those who are just getting their seasoning now, a number of questions are in order to help prepare. Read More

Illinois Board Issues Warning on Hybrid Appraisals

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraiser Training - Education, Uncategorized

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The issue today is how to handle assignments where an unlicensed third party reports to the licensed appraiser. Read More

Business Valuations: Diversifying Your Appraisal Business

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraiser Training - Education

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One seldom discussed way for appraisers to diversify and earn higher fees is to branch out into business evaluations. Read More

Coester AMC Out of Business, Appraisers Unpaid

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While there is currently no public information regarding how many appraisers were left unpaid by Coester, nor the total dollar amount of unpaid appraiser fees being left behind, dozens of appraisers have taken to social media to report being out thousands of dollars Read More

My Complaint with Complaints

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraiser Training - Education

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It made me wonder whether the complaint process is an effective way to maintain appraisal standards or simply a means for disgruntled unintended users to get revenge. Read More