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Navigating the Home Inspector Licensing Landscape

John Manfred2026-07-18T08:22:23-04:00April 15th, 2024|Categories: Approved Continuing Education, Home Inspection|Tags: Home Inspector Business, Home Inspectors New York, New York Home Inspection, New York Home Inspector|

In the world of real estate transactions, the role of a home inspector remains pivotal. Ensuring the safety, functionality, and overall integrity of residential buildings, home inspectors provide invaluable insights that influence buying decisions. Within New York State's regulatory framework, understanding the licensure requirements for home inspectors is essential for both aspiring and practicing professionals. This comprehensive guide unpacks the frequently asked questions surrounding home inspector licensing in New York. Offering clarity and direction for those navigating this profession. Who Needs a Home Inspector License? In New York, any individual performing home inspections on residential buildings for compensation must acquire [...]

How to Start a Home Inspection Business in New York

John Manfred2026-07-18T08:25:44-04:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: Approved Continuing Education, Home Inspection|Tags: Advance Your Career, Home Inspector Business, Home Inspectors New York, Level Up Your Real Estate Business, New York Home Inspections, New York Home Inspector|

Embarking on a career as a home inspector in New York is not just about starting a business; it’s about forging a path that combines passion with profit, autonomy with accountability, and expertise with entrepreneurship. With the right training, mindset, and plan, you can establish a thriving home inspection business in the Empire State. This guide, utilizing information from the comprehensive ATI Home Inspector Training, walks you through the essential steps to becoming your own boss in this rewarding field and how to start a home inspection business in New York. Step-by-Step Blueprint to Launching Your Home Inspection Career in [...]

2024 USPAP: Nondiscrimination Enhancements to the ETHICS RULE

John Manfred2024-01-23T16:23:20-05:00February 21st, 2024|Categories: Appraisal, Approved Continuing Education|Tags: 7 Hour National USPAP Update|

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2024 USPAP have tirelessly formulated and enforced the ethical and performance mandates for US appraisers over the years. Amidst rising concerns over the ambiguous language perceived to facilitate discrimination. The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) has taken decisive steps to rectify this. This blog post offers a detailed examination of the revised ETHICS RULE, specifically the Nondiscrimination section, and outlines its implications for the 2024 USPAP The Revised Nondiscrimination of the ETHICS RULE Recent years have shed light on the alleged discriminatory practices in appraisals. Propelling the ASB to meticulously modify the ETHICS RULE [...]

The Home Inspector Wish List

John Manfred2026-07-18T08:29:42-04:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: Approved Continuing Education, Home Inspection, Real Estate|Tags: New York Home Inspections, NYC Home Inspectors|

A Real Estate licensee's job is to ease the process of buying or selling properties for their clients. One crucial part of this process is inspecting the home in question. Enter the home inspector: a real estate agent's silent partner, their magnifying glass into the quality, vitality, and potential of the property. But what does a Real Estate agent really look for in a home inspector? What qualities top their wish list? Let's dive in. Expertise & Certification When it comes to their chosen home inspector, real estate agents desire someone who is the absolute expert in their line of [...]

Ascend The Ladder of Continual Learning: NY Home Inspector

John Manfred2026-07-18T08:45:32-04:00January 25th, 2024|Categories: Approved Continuing Education, Home Inspection, Membership|Tags: Home Inspection Continuing Education, Home Inspectors New York, New York Home Inspection|

As we embrace 2024, there’s no better tune to hum than the rhythm of home inspector continual learning. Operating amidst the fast-paced world of New York real estate. Home Inspectors bear the mighty responsibility of unraveling the delicate threads that hold a property together. Seeking to fulfill the NYS Division of Licensing’s mandated 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE)? Look no further! The prestigious Manfred Real Estate Learning Center is your ultimate academic sanctuary. With a wide range of courses, we offer the most comprehensive curriculum for home inspector continual learning. Our instructors are all seasoned professionals who have been [...]

Up Your Game As A Real Estate Appraiser

John Manfred2026-07-18T08:43:21-04:00January 17th, 2024|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Membership|Tags: Appraiser Continuing Education, Manfred Membership|

Sharpen your real estate appraiser skills like never before and welcome the new year with unparalleled know-how and insight. With New York State requiring a generous 28 hours of Continuing Education (CE) for Real Estate Appraisers, including everyone's favorites - the 7 hour USPAP Update and Fair Housing and Fair Lending topics, it's time to step up your game. Behold, Manfred Real Estate Learning Center! Manfred Real Estate Learning Center is the premier provider of real estate appraiser education in New York State. We offer a wide range of courses that will help you meet your CE requirements. Our instructors [...]

Exploring GSE Requirements for Desktop Appraisals

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:11:39-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Continuing Education, Real Estate Broker|Tags: Appraisal Business, Florida Appraiser, New York Appraiser, Real Estate Broker|

The desktop appraisal process has become increasingly important to the real estate appraising industry. As such, it is essential that all appraisers understand how to properly comply with GSE requirements when conducting a desktop appraisal. Exploring GSE requirements for desktop appraisals will cover the various requirements and steps you need to take to ensure compliance. Definition of a Desktop Appraisal A desktop appraisal is an appraisal report that is prepared using data from third-party sources without any physical inspection of the subject property. This type of appraisal is typically used for low value properties. For example manufactured homes and small [...]

How to Select Good Comparables for Appraisals

John Manfred2026-07-18T09:02:45-04:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Florida Appraiser, Florida Real Estate, New York Appraiser, New York Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

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, [...]

Continuing Education Requirements

John Manfred2024-02-08T15:47:37-05:00April 1st, 2022|Categories: Approved Continuing Education, Continuing Education, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker|Tags: NY Real Estate Continuing Education|

The landscape of New York real estate has transformed over the years, and having a firm grip on current continuing education requirements is fundamental for professionals in the industry. The events of the past two years have amplified these regulations, with Governor Kathy Hochul recently signing a series of new Fair Housing bills into law on December 21st, 2022 expanding required continuing education topics for real estate salespeople and broker licensees. This article will provide a comprehensive look into the exact continuing education requirements, the consequences of not renewing licenses, and methods of renewing licenses to ensure you stay ahead [...]

The Ethical Agent Always Wins

John Manfred2024-01-14T09:35:05-05:00November 12th, 2021|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Broker, Commercial Real Estate, Continuing Education, Florida Real Estate, Mlo, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Scams|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Appraiser|

In the dynamic drama of the real estate realm, the character of an Ethical Agent often shines the brightest, outperforming others with their torch of integrity and resilience. Two perennial themes that color this character's journey - ethics and fair housing - often steer the course of the Agent's professional saga. Yet the Ethical Agent stands undeterred, honoring the mantra: The Ethical Agent Always Wins! Unraveling the essence of ethical behavior, we unearth a simple conjecture. Connected as closely to the philosophical arena as to commonplace conduct, ethics essentially means doing the right thing, however challenging that may be. It's [...]