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Start Up Series #5: Appraiser’s Q&A Guide for Business Insurance

Start Up Series #5: Appraiser’s Q&A Guide for Business Insurance

by Taylor Hughes | Apr 22, 2019 | Articles

Now that you’ve learned the basics on bookkeeping and banking, one of the most important aspects you need to focus on is protecting all of your hard work. A business needs to protect themselves from financial loss or damages that could occur in the case of an accident...

Millennial Home Trends for Real Estate Appraisers: Tiny Homes

by Taylor Hughes | Apr 16, 2019 | Articles

As an appraiser, you come across a variety of properties with distinctive features. With 1970’s homes there was shag carpeting and wood paneling. Jump to the 1990’s and light wood and brass were prevalent. So, what’s to come? With the millennial generation entering a...

Start Up Series #4: How Do I Create My Financial Plan?

by Taylor Hughes | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles

At this point you have successfully outlined your goals for your business as well as have an idea on how to find your client base. Now, it is time to focus on the financial aspect of your business and make sure you are set up for success.  This will require figuring...
E&O Risks: Should You Accept a Hybrid Appraisal Request?

E&O Risks: Should You Accept a Hybrid Appraisal Request?

by Taylor Hughes | Apr 12, 2019 | Industry News

A hybrid appraisal (HA) entails a number of E&O risks due to its potential conflict with USPAP rules. Extreme caution should be taken prior to performing an appraisal based on information collected by an anonymous field inspector, especially if the intent of the...
4 Myths Potential Clients Have About Real Estate Appraisers

4 Myths Potential Clients Have About Real Estate Appraisers

by Taylor Hughes | Apr 9, 2019 | Articles

When starting the home buying process, the buyers are often excited to find their perfect home. Whether that be based on age, size or location, they are ready to take the plunge. Unfortunately by the time the appraisal process starts the buyer’s excitement has turned...
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