Even the most well-maintained home is shaped by its surroundings. Appraisers consider the neighborhood, nearby amenities, and ...

What a two-year stretch it has been for appraisers. The appraisal workforce was already in decline in 2019. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the industry’s workforce shrank even further. To ...

Last week we outlined how home appraisers gather and measure the qualities of a house based on its neighborhood, site, and home improvements. Now we will try to explain how they use visual impressions ...

In most cases, a mortgage loan cannot be completed without an appraisal that supports the amount of the loan being made on the property. Sometimes, however, appraisals come in at a value too low for ...

Some kids dream of becoming firefighters or professional athletes. Others want to be movie stars or president of the United States. Jillian White chose something a little less glamorous — appraiser.

This is Part 2 of a four-part Bisnow investigative series exploring the appraisal profession, its importance to commercial real estate and the broader economy, and the people and organizations that ...