An appraisal can be written or verbal. There are two kinds of appraisals—written and verbal. Both rely on current market trends and a professional appraiser's knowledge of antiques to place an ...

Lenders are modernizing appraisal workflows with smarter scheduling, stronger AMC partnerships, and real-time technology to deliver faster, safer, more transparent refinances.

Regulators are considering changes to the home appraisal process that could have major repercussions for homeowners and buyers. A drive-by appraisal doesn’t mean an appraiser just drives past your ...

Before a commercial property can be bought, leased or financed, the professionals working on a deal need to have a baseline understanding of how much the building is worth. Determining that value ...

Get the facts on USPAP certification: requirements, course details, and how to become a certified appraiser in any appraisal field.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I break down real estate concepts for first-time homebuyers. If you're buying a home or thinking about getting into the market ...

As businesses across the U.S. navigate rising borrowing costs and mounting tax obligations, a surge in demand for certified equipment appraisals is becoming an under-reported trend, one that CFOs and ...

Appraisal Institute and MBA differ on FHA’s second appraisal rule for HECMs, with debate over risk, cost and modernization.

Performance appraisal is important for organizations and employees. Unfortunately, performance appraisals are not on the top of the list of "favorite things to do" for either managers or employees, ...