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6 Tips for Setting Career Goals as Real Estate Pro!

John Manfred2023-01-23T09:01:52-05:00February 15th, 2023|Categories: Appraiser Assistant, Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

As a real estate pro, creating a goal-setting tactic can be daunting. There are so many directions you could go in, and it can be hard to know where to focus your efforts and what will make you stand out. However, setting clear and achievable goals is crucial for success in any profession, and real estate is no exception. So, no matter if you're just starting or you've been in the business for a while, it's essential to have a clear vision of where you want to go and what you want to achieve. To help you, we created an [...]

How to Select Good Comparables for Appraisals

John Manfred2023-01-19T13:47:55-05:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education|

Real estate appraisers must consider many factors when determining a property's worth. One of the key components is selecting comparable properties. This process can be tricky. As there are many factors to consider and it requires more than just finding homes with similar square footage. Let’s look at some of the criteria for how to select good comparables for appraisals. What is a Comparable? A comparable is a property that has recently sold in the same market as the one being evaluated. The more similar the comparable is to the subject property, both in terms of location and physical attributes, [...]

Opportunities in the Appraisal Industry

John Manfred2021-08-26T19:44:59-04:00June 15th, 2021|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant|

It’s a good time to become a real estate appraiser! For a variety of reasons. Trained and certified appraisers are in higher demand than ever before. According to the Appraisal Institute. The number of licensed professional appraisers in the U.S. has declined each year for at least the past five years. Many professionals currently in the business are nearing retirement age. Which signals an even greater need for new blood. In turn, means more opportunities in the appraisal industry. Additionally, some real estate appraisers have left the “field” for in-house appraisal positions in banks and appraisal management companies. Some have stopped [...]