Staff vs. fee panel. It’s one of the longest-running debates in appraisal history, and today we’re going to address it. Hal is joined by Todd Rasmussen of MARRCH Valuations to break down the staff ...

Most appraisal reports that I read contain language such as, “the appraiser (or your appraiser) has inspected the subject property” or “the appraiser (or your appraiser) has analyzed the available ...

As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their ...

How the Profession Learned to Watch the Calendar If you’ve been in the appraisal profession long enough, you don’t measure time by years—you measure it by changes. You remember where you were when ...

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Measuring and analyzing changes in market conditions are critical and fundamental elements in real estate appraisal. Indeed, they are the foundation of an accurate opinion of value. This is simply ...

February 16, 1976. Gasoline was 59 cents per gallon. A loaf of bread cost 35 cents, eggs were 84 cents a dozen, and a new car was around $4,500. The national median family income stood at $14,900, ...

Seller-paid concessions are often treated as simple contract adjustments. They can signal affordability pressure, seller motivation, and shifting market dynamics. The key is not assumption. The key is ...