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  Fatherly influence guided this appraiser to great heightsWednesday, April 16, 2025 For Kerry Jorgensen, of Jorgensen Appraisal, Inc., it was truly a “family affair” in terms of a career path. Jorgensen’s father was most influential in providing a career path for him to follow.
Valuation Review caught up with Jorgensen to discuss his road to appraisal work, as well as his thoughts on appraisers becoming expert witnesses.
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 Appraisers can be in high demand for ROW property evaluationWednesday, April 16, 2025 Right-of-way (ROW) appraisals are a highly complex and challenging niche within the real estate appraisal industry.
McKissock Learning’s Kevin Hecht, an appraisal educator and economist, points out ways appraisers can look to diversify their services, increase their income, grow their business or move away from traditional residential work by specializing in ROW appraisals.
Read on for more ROW information. |
 Zillow reveals best metro areas to buy and sell a home this spring Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Homebuyers have more opportunities this spring than they've had in years, according to a recent Zillow analysis.
A larger share of sellers are dropping their prices, and buyers have the bargaining power to land an even better deal, according to Zillow.
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Covius partners with FoxyAI Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Covius, a provider of technology-enabled solutions to the financial services industry, recently announced it has partnered with FoxyAI through Covius’ online auction platform, RealtyBid.
Gemologist offering help for jewelry appraisersWednesday, April 16, 2025 The jewelry appraisal industry is evolving, and appraisers must adapt to stay competitive. To support professionals in this niche field, Karen Howard, a seasoned gemologist and appraiser, is launching a special course.
 This appraiser holds the ‘keys’ to commercial valuationMonday, April 14, 2025 Valuation Review recently caught up with Cara Keys, owner of Keys Valuation in West Virginia, who shared some insight as to being a business owner and about commercial appraising.
Keys said it takes several years to gain expertise when it comes to various commercial property types.
Read on for the full conversation.
 Class Valuation acquires AMCMonday, April 14, 2025 Class Valuation recently announced the strategic acquisition of a Cary, N.C.-based AMC that specializes in valuation solutions for the private lending market.
This acquisition significantly expands Class Valuation’s footprint in the rapidly growing private lending sector, enhancing its service offerings and market reach.
Read on for the details of this acquisition.
 A look at the crucial role real estate renovations play in ROIMonday, April 14, 2025 Presale renovations are emerging as a crucial strategy for the real estate industry, transforming how properties are presented and sold in today’s tech-enabled housing market.
To uncover the impact and potential of this burgeoning new industry, Revive Real Estate released a new white paper report for 2025 on how strategic pre-sale renovations can maximize the value of a property.
Read on to learn more.
AssetVal, Restb.ai to modernize BPOs with AI-powered toolMonday, April 14, 2025 AssetVal, a valuation company known for delivering high-quality Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), is partnering with Restb.ai for integration of its advanced computer vision technology to elevate the consistency and accuracy of its residential BPO offerings.
Fannie Mae updates the URAR for appraisersMonday, April 14, 2025 In Fannie Mae’s recent “Q1 2025 Fannie Mae Appraiser Update,” appraisers were alerted that going forward, there will be one dynamic URAR for all residential property types, including single family, 2- to 4- unit, condo, manufactured, and co-op properties.
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HUD-Funded Billboards Overlook Critical Aspects of Appraisal
A recent billboard campaign by the National Fair Housing Alliance and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development features a prominent statement that “Home appraisals should be based on property, not people.” The Appraisal Institute could not agree more. Bias in a real estate appraisal is against the law. However, this campaign vilifies an entire profession and a process that protects consumers.
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