"In the past year appraisers have been under attack for 'racial bias" when providing appraisal services. Is racial bias the appraiser's fault? Read Maureen Sweeney's story now on Working RE.

Why would an area which has a ceiling height less than 5’ under a staircase be counted toward GLA, while the living room with same height be excluded? .

As appraiser capacity is a growing concern that’s been in the spotlight during the pandemic. Working RE reprinted this article by Danny Wiley of Freddie Mac who talks of UCDP volume by state and timeframe and how it is affecting appraisers.

JUST PUBLISHED: To promote diversity within the appraisal profession, the U.S. House introduced Bill H.R.2553. Learn about what this means for the future of appraisers in WRE magazine. "

Not convinced that an IR camera is a necessary tool for your inspection business? An infrared camera "sees" something the naked eye cannot. A MUST READ in WRE Home Inspector:

Not convinced that an IR camera is a necessary tool for your inspection business? An infrared camera "sees" something the naked eye cannot. Check out this MUST READ in WRE Home Inspector. #monroeinfrared

In January 2021, the OREP/Working RE 2021 Appraiser Fee Survey was launched to help uncover the answer to appraisal fees due to the unprecedented demand for appraisal and valuation services over the past 10 months. The results are in!

"You shouldn't let criticism defeat you, you shouldn't ignore it either…looking at client feedback is good for business", says David Brauner, Senior Broker for in “Working RE Home Inspector” magazine. Apply David's advice in your business.

Standards of excellence have evolved over time in the home inspection industry. How did the inspection industry get its foundation in our modern world? Read on as Aaron Dunn explains “The Evolution of Home Inspection.”.

"Working RE Home Inspector Magazine" released a story today highlighting the increased use of stone veneer in residential masonry. Learn how to properly identify the veneer product and ensure proper drainage. "

The hot button topic with appraisers these days are the so-called bifurcated appraisal assignments, also known as hybrid appraisals.

Art is real estate—what? Yes indeed—read on.

You may be wondering if you can appraise properties where the substance is grown- commonly called a marijuana farm.

According to some current statistics the average age of real estate appraisers in the United States is approximately 60 years old.

The issue today, Weaver explains, is how to handle assignments where an unlicensed third party reports to the licensed.

Appraisers must be careful that “lender requirements” do not take them down the path to fraud.

Here are four key factors which determine the value of an appraisal business.

Here’s the deal: if something around that fee seems unbelievable to you, maybe it’s due to the quality of your clients, the quality of your work or your inability to negotiate a higher fee—or all three.

For more than half a decade, I have been teaching appraisers about efficiency in using lasers to assist them in measuring property for appraisals.

I gave up assignments for lenders around 10 years ago and have never looked back.