TOPICS WE DISCUSS DURING THIS EPISODE: What is a “desktop” appraisal? What are the pros and cons of a desktop appraisal? How do you position yourself as a valuation expert? Interested in partnering with McKissock Learning for high-quality education solutions? Check out our website and become a member today: https://www.mckissock.com/appraisal/. RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE: Connect with Steve Maher on LinkedIn Steve Maher’s Website  McKissock Appraisal ..read more

“Creating Change in Organizations and Empowering People” RSDS is challenging the real estate appraisal industry in how diversity initiatives are supported. According to Dr. Randy Flowers, this is what makes RSDS different from more traditional appraisal firms. By investing in their Appraisal Diversity Initiative, RSDS spends resources in areas that are typically “blocked out” for recruitment in order to encourage greater diversity throughout real estate appraisal. Julie and Dr. Randy go on to discuss the company’s vision of what a more well-rounded real estate appraisal company looks like, and ..read more

“Appraisal Bias and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” As Robbie Wilson explains, the RSDS model was created to help solve one of the biggest problems for new appraisers entering into the profession — barrier to entry. By knocking down these barriers and increasing diversity, the RSDS solution is able to more aggressively hire and train the next generation of professional appraisers. Consequently, these individuals, many of  whom may have otherwise been locked out of the system to start with, are given an opportunity to thrive as real estate appraisers. Julie and Robert go on to discuss ho ..read more

“What is the Mississippi Practical Appraiser Training program?” According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, “The Mississippi Practical Appraiser Training (MPAT) program is the first of its kind that provides appraiser applicants the opportunity to train for licensure without going through the traditional trainee process.” There are three different paths to licensing when it comes to real estate appraisal. The first path, the supervisor-trainee model,  is the most commonly thought of, and involves individual, 1:1 training. The second path, PAREA, otherwise known as P ..read more

“How Getting Started in Real Estate Appraisal Can Open Doors and Create Opportunities” The journey to becoming a real estate appraiser requires effort, but the career options it can provide are well worth the commitment needed to break into the industry. Thanks to the flexibility the industry provides, many aspiring real estate appraisers not only learn at their own pace, but eventually have greater control over their earning potential and are able to level up within the industry. While there are definitely some challenges along the way, and specific barriers that one must break through at tim ..read more

“No Two Clients — or Real Estate Appraisal Situations — Are the Same” When it comes to real estate appraisal, no two cases are exactly alike. In fact, some more unusual cases can be vastly different, and require a more “thinking outside the box” approach as a result. However, the quality of service you provide should always be high regardless of the situation at hand. When it comes to unique cases, you always need to remember the basics in order to provide your clients with the best experience possible. Setting client expectations is a critical first step in any real estate appraisal situation ..read more

“A New Approach to Appraisal Value to Prevent Real Estate Appraisal Bias” Appraisers have received lots of criticism and distrust surrounding appraisal bias. Numerous reports about the discrepancy in appraisal values for black-owned homes — specifically before and after they’ve been “white-washed” — have recently been published. These reports are attention-getting, but anecdotal. However, the sheer number of examples makes the public wonder if some real estate appraisers do in fact operate with pre-judged bias, especially with how they choose the comparable sales that form the critical foundat ..read more

“Getting Your Finger on the Pulse of the Economy in Your General Marketplace” In this first episode of the Beyond of Numbers podcast, we discuss the real appraisal outlook as it stands in September 2022, touch on the economic impact that’s driving the real estate economy, and benefit from Kevin’s more than three decades worth of experience as he offers advice and highlights best practices for real estate appraisers. Topics We Discuss During This Episode: Why providing both data and explanation of said data is so important How mortgage rates are impacting the profession Always staying on top o ..read more

Welcome to Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal, a podcast series hosted BY real estate appraisal experts FOR real estate appraisers. If you're looking for the latest professional news updates, are aiming to take your appraisal career to the next level, or you're just starting out in real estate appraisal, this podcast series is just what you need to help establish a firm foothold within the profession. Each month, a different real estate appraisal expert will join the discussion. Sometimes our host and guest will discuss current market trends, while other times they may conduct more of ..read more

“A New Approach to Appraisal Value to Prevent Real Estate Appraisal Bias” Appraisers have received lots of criticism and distrust surrounding appraisal bias. Numerous reports about the discrepancy in appraisal values for black-owned homes — specifically before and after they’ve been “white-washed” — have recently been published. These reports are attention-getting, but anecdotal. However, the sheer number of examples makes the public wonder if some real estate appraisers do in fact operate with pre-judged bias, especially with how they choose the comparable sales that form the critical foundat ..read more