Now that desktop appraisals and ANSI sketching standards have both been implemented, let’s dive into things we’ve learned, words from Fannie Mae, and more!  At the beginning of the year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced they would include a desktop appraisal...

As an appraiser, your job consists of a number of key tasks and responsibilities such as performing a walkthrough of the property, showcasing your due diligence, and ultimately, providing a final report. The valuation and supporting information on the final report are...

With fuel prices on the rise across North America, many people are cutting back on driving time, starting to carpool, and are exploring other ways to compensate for the increasing costs. Canadian drivers are paying up to nearly $2 per liter, while Americans are seeing...

Appraisers will be required to use the Square Footage-Method for Calculating: ANSI® Z765-2021 (American National Standards Institute®) Measuring Standard for measuring, calculating, and reporting gross living area (GLA) and non-GLA areas of subject properties for...

Company culture is an important aspect of any team business, but it’s also one of the most forgotten activities due to time constraints and simply not realizing just how critical it is to building a cohesive group. Many businesses are working remotely and/or are...

Choosing residential appraising as your profession is a fantastic way to show off your networking and communication skills, and it gives you the opportunity to make a great living with a flexible schedule. Even though these benefits are something to look forward to,...

Managing a one-person appraisal shop can be overwhelming, since everything falls on you instead of being distributed amongst different team members. When you have access to the right tools you can begin to simplify processes, reduce order completion times, and...

2021 brought a wave of record-breaking activity in the real estate industry. Housing prices rose significantly and we also saw a surge in new home-buyers, making demand higher than it has been in years.  Did you know that the average home price in Canada in November...

Although there are amazing benefits to instant messaging, Zoom meetings, and other virtual communication resources for appraisers, there’s nothing quite like shaking someone’s hand and speaking with them face-to-face.  Body language and genuine emotions are difficult,...