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Can You Be an Appraiser and a Real Estate Agent?

Can you be an appraiser and a real estate agent at the same time? The short answer is – yes! With some ethical caveats. Keep reading for all the details.

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7 Steps to Starting a Thriving Appraisal Business

Starting (or reviving) your real property appraisal business? Settle in and let’s go over your seven-step road map to success.

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The Best States for Real Estate Agents to Work in 2023

Using market data from 2022, we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the top ten states for agents to work in the new year. If you’re looking for a change, or simply want to see how your state might stack up, read on. 

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Where Do Virtual Reality & Real Estate Intersect?

An estimated 1.4 million realtors will use technology by 2025, which means almost all agents will be able to provide immersive experiences for their clients.

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10 Real Estate Social Media Tips Every Agent Needs To Know

You need to know how to use social media in order to make the most of your marketing efforts. This guide will walk you through how to market real estate on social media. 

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What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?

A real estate agent helps their clients buy and sell property. Because they have a pulse on the local market, they assist buyer clients with finding the right property, and seller clients with finding the right buyer. Agents also handle paperwork, negotiations, and coordinating property visits. They offer guidance and support throughout the entire process, making it easier for their clients to navigate the complex world of real estate.

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An Appraiser Breaks Down the Value of Buckingham Palace

What if you were an appraiser tasked with valuing one of the most famous, lavish palaces in the world? Where would you even start? Well, we asked an actual appraiser for all the tea. Read on to learn how much Buckingham Palace is really worth and how an appraiser would appraise it. (You might be surprised!) 

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6 takeaways for appraisers from the 2024 USPAP update.

Real property appraisers will have a new edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) to follow beginning January 1, 2024. Keep reading to learn all the forthcoming changes and what they mean for working appraisers day to day. 

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Real property appraisal: expectations vs. reality.

There’s more than meets the eye in real property appraisal. Here are some common expectations vs reality for those interested in joining the field.

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Everything You Need to Know About Appraising Barndominiums

Barndominiums are a cool new answer to affordable, modern living with a rustic flare. Appraising them, however, can start to feel muddy. Here are our tips!

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