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A major selling point for completing hybrid or bifurcated appraisals is that the appraiser will save a good deal of time by not inspecting the property, not taking photos of comparable sales, and not sitting in traffic. However, the notion that an appraiser could complete a hybrid/bifurcated appraisal in less than an hour is simply too good to be true. …

We’re excited to announce the release of the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide, the second annual Income Guide to be published by McKissock Learning. Inside the guide, you’ll find how appraisal income breaks down by license level, insights on career satisfaction, areas where top-earners excel, what’s ahead for the future of the appraisal profession, and much more. This 23-page report analyzes …

The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. Looking for new ways to leverage Excel tools in your appraisal business? Here are four excellent Microsoft Excel resources offered by McKissock Learning—including a Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, “Using Excel for Pairing Data to Extract GLA Adjustments.” Upcoming Webinar: Using Excel for Pairing Data to Extract …

The VA has a unique set of protocols, known as the Tidewater Initiative, that a VA appraiser must follow when he or she expects the appraised value of a property is going to be lower than its contract price. This program, often known simply as “Tidewater,” initiated in—you guessed it—the Tidewater area of Virginia (i.e., the Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and …

The VA has a unique set of protocols, known as the Tidewater Initiative, that a VA appraiser must follow when he or she expects the appraised value of a property is going to be lower than its contract price. This program, often known simply as “Tidewater,” initiated in—you guessed it—the Tidewater area of Virginia (i.e., the Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and …

What New Year’s goals do you have for your appraisal business? Last month we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What appraisal skill would you most like to improve in 2021?” The top answer was “adopting new technology,” and the three runners up were “obtaining new clients,” “staying up-to-date on industry and market trends,” and “time management and efficiency.” …

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “The Appraisal Foundation 2021 Q1 Update.” Participate in this Q&A session with Lisa Desmarais, Vice President, Appraisal Issues with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). Hear about proposed changes to USPAP as well as an update on current AQB and ASB activities. Get firsthand information on …

The year 2020 was unpredictable, challenging, and downright stressful. Were your business goals among the many things that were put on hold last year? If so, maybe now you’re in a place where you’re ready to revisit and reassess those goals for the year ahead. Here are five New Year’s goals for real estate appraisers and small business owners to …