To begin the appraisal process, an appraiser will schedule time to tour the property. While there, the owner or owner’s representative will be interviewed, the characteristics of the real estate will be observed, the property will be photographed, and the improvements will be measured....
An appraisal provides an opinion of market value for real estate – whether that property is a house, a small acreage property, an empty lot in the middle of town, commercial real estate, or a farm or ranch out in the country. Depending on the...
An appraiser begins as a trainee and then works toward a state certification. This not only requires numerous classes, but also a period of time to train and learn under a certified appraiser. ...