Hey there, fellow appraisers and inspectors alike! Let's face it: we can be a stubborn bunch, often sticking to our old ways like a trusty old flashlight clings to its last glimmer of battery life. But let's talk about a game-changer that might just make you reconsider your stance on adaptability: ...

Every house has angles - right angles. How we measure those 'other' angles can make for a challenging assignment. We should be aware and well versed with interior angles of regular and the concepts of 'regular polygons'. This will help us as appraiser's close out a sketch properly. It is simple ...

If you are an appraiser or are curious to know what an appraiser is required to do on an appraisal, reviewing Fannie Mae's frequently asked questions sections is a great placed to provide some insight and clarity on the appraisal. Here are the F.A.Q.'s issued by Fannie Mae Property ...

After April 1, 2022, appraisers completing work for Fannie Mae are required to measure single family properties to ANSI® Z765-2021 standards. This is a way appraisers measure, calculate and report the living area and non-living areas areas of home. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) has ...

From professionals, tradesmen to the casual walker, having gloves that are not too bulky however keep the hands warm is extremely important. Not entirely sure if you can relate, but having cold hands on the job site makes for a miserable home inspection. The two main considerations is making sure ...

For FHA/HUD assignments, one of the more arduous task during the inspection process is to complete an inspection of the attic space. If there is a pulldown set of stairs great. If there's a flight of stairs leading into the attic, even better? But what if access to the attic is limited to a ...

How to Measure a House with a Tape Measure At the start of April 1st, 2022, appraisers have been required to measure all single family properties to ANSI standards Z765-2021. This applies to conventional orders. It does not apply (currently) to FHA, VA or multi-unit properties (see Fannie Mae ANSI ...

Best Multi Screen Rig For Appraisers Appraisers are often seen at inspections and that's it. Far too often real estate appraisers are relegated to their office where many hours are spent typing reports. Admittedly, the report writing process is a big part of the job description however it keeps ...

Best Pouch for Laser Measures You might have spent a small fortune on a laser measure for your appraisal inspections. Leica products (while worth the price) can easily set you back a few hundred dollars therefore losing or damaging this tool is not an option. Laser measuring is an integral part of ...

Appraisers have 'Total for Mobile'. Home inspectors have similar in-field apps such as FastFieldForms. These have been complete game changers when completing the field inspection portion of the job. Real estate appraising has gone to a more paperless workflow and an essential tool has been the iPad ...