Home Inspector Continuing Education Here are a few relevant stories from Working RE Home Inspector concerning home inspector continuing education as well as a few more tips and lessons for free! Home Inspection Safety: Going Home Safe Through discussion of safety clothing and equipment and proper procedures, inspectors can learn the preventative measures necessary for…
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Appraiser Continuing Education OREP Education Network Continuing Education for Real Estate Appraisers. Looking to meet your upcoming CE Requirements? The OREP Education Network has a variety of coursework for you to pick from! How to Support and Prove Your Adjustments (7 Hours) by Richard Hagar, SRA Do you have the proper support for your adjustments?…
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New Qualifications/USPAP Explained by David Brauner, Editor If you’ve been busy making a living, perhaps you missed or forgot that important changes to appraiser qualifications and to the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (USPAP) took effect January 1, 2008. Here is a brief overview of the changes with rational provided by John S. Brenan, Director…
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While the villain in last issue’s story “Identity Theft-Appraiser Style” happens to be a trainee, employee dishonesty is not the only reason appraisers refuse to take on trainees. Veteran appraisers wanting to give back to the profession by mentoring also report that the system is getting in their way.
By now, issues that discourage mentors are…
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Preparing for Success By C. W. Wilson, GAA/RAA The following quote is enough to make any appraiser reach for the sleeping pills. “The appraisal profession may be dying…Loss of present appraisal markets to other professionals and the demand for non-appraisal analysis which will be provided by firms outside the appraisal industry will limit the appraiser’s...…
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Understanding Residential Construction from the Ground Up Expand Your Knowledge, Gain CE Credit Appraisers who would like to understand residential property “from the ground up” can expand their knowledge of the systems of a home while earning continuing education credit through two courses offered by Mckissock. New HUD guidelines, which expand the role of appraisers...…
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OREP Education Network – OREP Members Save!Continuing Education for Real Estate Appraisers. Looking to meet your upcoming CE Requirements? The OREP Education Network has a variety of coursework for you to pick from. For a complete course listing, please visit, https://orepeducation.org. OREP Members get a discount on ALL Coursework! CE not approved in IL or…
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