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A factory spewing pollution, which is one environmental factor on property appraisals
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by The CE Shop Team

Environmental factors can play a sizable role in determining the value of a property. Of course, climate and natural disasters play a part in informing these values, but there are other factors that can impact an appraisal report just as much, for better and for worse! 

Image of a real estate agent with two clients on a house tour.
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by The CE Shop Team

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.

Real estate appraisers networking at a conference table
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by The CE Shop Team

The best ways to market your appraisal services are the ones that work uniquely for you! Use this primer to help set the stage, get inspired, and learn how to build an appraisal business that soars into success.

The White House
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by The CE Shop Team

The White House is one of the most remarkable historic buildings in the world, and its popularity shows it. Over 2 million tourists visit each year to explore the halls and learn American history. But it’s more than just an impressive-looking tourist destination.  

How much more, you ask? See what an appraiser thinks...

A future appraiser looking over financial documents
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by The CE Shop Team

How much can you expect to make as a real estate appraiser in your state? Here's a primer on appraiser salaries across the U.S. 

A group of appraisers networking and exchanging business cards
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by The CE Shop Team

Referral marketing is a must when you're an independent appraiser. In this blog, you'll learn proven strategies that drive appraisal referrals straight to you. 

An appraiser browsing the National Appraisers Forum on her computer
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by The CE Shop Team

The National Appraisers Forum is among the top sites for appraisers to chat, ask questions, and build community in the industry. Here's how and why you should join!

a real property appraiser surveys the interior of a home while holding a clipboard for note-taking
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by The CE Shop Team

There are many benefits, some challenges, and lots of optimism in the appraisal industry right now. Whether you’re a real estate agent wanting a change, a newbie appraiser in training, or you’re dreaming of a career that’s on your terms, keep reading and explore whether an appraisal career is right for you! 

An appraiser looking at how different homes were valued using various valuation methods
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by The CE Shop Team

There are a few approaches appraisers use to determine the value of a home, and each of them has its own time and place. 

Exterior of Buckingham Palace
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by The CE Shop Team

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!)