Appraisal value and market value are similar, but as an appraiser, one of your first lessons is to have a full grasp of their differences! Let's dive in.

If you’re a trainee appraiser (or soon to be one), there’s a new path you can take to gain the experience hours necessary to earn an independent appraiser license. It’s called PAREA, and it stands for Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal. 

How do you find a supervisory appraiser? Good question! It's one that, unfortunately, doesn’t have a simple answer. Finding a mentor requires a little initiative and creative research on your part. Read on to learn proven strategies for this next phase in your appraiser journey.

Have you ever wondered how much Harry Potter’s famed Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would be worth in the real world? Well, we asked an appraiser to appraise it - and the result is fascinating. Here's a peek at the highlights in our appraiser's own words. 

Where doctors follow Standards of Care, lawyers follow Rules of Professional Conduct, and real estate agents follow real estate law – appraisers follow the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, or the USPAP. And it helps to understand what it is, whether you’re a homebuyer or seller journeying through the appraisal process or an aspiring appraiser. Let’s take a look at why the USPAP is so important.

Remember the first cell phone you had? Your first television? That payphone you used at the mall? These technologies have one thing in common. They’re all functionally obsolete. Homes can be, too. Here’s what functional obsolescence means in real estate appraisal. 

How hard is it to become a real estate appraiser? It’s a loaded question with many answers. Find out more in this blog.

How do desktop appraisals work and what are the benefits and challenges of using them? There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s explore.

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!

Use this roadmap to demystify the process of appraisal reviews and better prepare for the next time one hits your desk.