Magazine

2026 Appraiser Survey: State of the Profession

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Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

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> The Appraiser Coach> AMC Guide> OREP E&O ★★★★★“They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.”- Joe Thweatt 2026 Appraiser Survey: State of the Profession  by Isaac Peck, Publisher Nearly one-third of all practicing appraisers plan to leave the profession within three years. Add the next cohort and roughly half intend to exit within the next five years. Those… Read More

Becoming a Commercial Inspector

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Home Inspectors

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> E&O/GL Insurance for Home InspectorsCompetitive Rates, Broad Coverage, Free Risk Management, online inspectionsupport for tough questions, discounts on education and more… Professional Coverage, Competitive PricingShop OREP today!   Becoming a Commercial Inspector by Isaac Peck, Publisher What started as a narrow specialty, mostly handled by engineers and a small group of dedicated commercial property… Read More

Agents/Brokers – About “Low” Appraisals

Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Agent News, Real Estate Broker News
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Agents / Brokers, Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

Editor’s Note: Appraiser and real estate broker Justin T. Stevens looks at the issue of “low appraisals” from both sides of the fence. This story first appeared in Working RE’s Agent/Broker News Edition. About “Low” Appraisals by Justin T. Stevens There are well-supported appraisals that come in low, and then there are poorly prepared appraisals… Read More

E&O Insurance – Insurance: Insight and Advice from the Inside

Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance, Errors and Omissions Insurance, E&O Insurance
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Real Estate Appraiser Liability - Insurance, Real Estate Appraisers

Editor’s Note: David Brauner is the former Senior Broker at OREP Insurance services and former Editor of Working RE magazine. OREP has been providing E&O insurance to appraisers and home inspectors for over 24 years. In this interview, he provides insight and advice from the inside on rates, claims, disciplinary actions, coverage and more. Insurance:… Read More