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Appraising The Simpsons Home: What’s It Really Worth?

By The CE Shop Team

How much would 742 Evergreen Terrace be worth in today’s real estate market? And what property characteristics stick out to an appraiser during their analysis? Keep reading and let’s explore the value of The Simpsons family home.

March 25, 2025 Read more

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Understanding PAREA: Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal

By The CE Shop Team

If you’re a trainee appraiser (or soon to be one), there’s a new path you can take to gain the experience hours necessary to earn an independent appraiser license. It’s called PAREA, and it stands for Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal.

February 2, 2025 Read more

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Appraising a Hobbit Hole: The Property Value of Bag End

By The CE Shop Team

There are many homes being built today that function like Hobbit homes, complete with eco-friendly features, unique architecture styles, and beyond. After appraising a Hobbit Hole, we came up with an opinion of the property value of Bag End – and in the process uncovered many precious treasures.

January 19, 2025 Read more

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3 Strategies For Appraiser Success in 2025

By The CE Shop Team

Whether you’re a new appraiser learning the ropes of the industry or a seasoned appraiser navigating the waves of a changing landscape, 2025 is a pivotal year to position yourself for success. Here are three ways to succeed this year.

January 6, 2025 Read more

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How Much Is the Christmas Vacation House Worth?

By The CE Shop Team

‘Tis the season for holiday movies, including one of our favorites — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (Yours, too?) If you’re like us, you’ve seen this movie 500 times. This year, we challenged ourselves to watch Christmas Vacation through a different lens — that of a real property appraiser’s.

November 1, 2024 Read more

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Appraising Haunted Houses

By The CE Shop Team

It’s spooky season! What do you do if you’re appraising a home that’s...well, seen some things? You know, murder, ghosts, violent crime, and so on? These are called stigmatized properties, and there are a few ways you can go about appraising them.

September 9, 2024 Read more

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What Is a VA Appraisal?

By The CE Shop Team

So, you’ve been hired to appraise a property for a veteran using their VA loan, but you aren’t sure how this appraisal differs from a standard one. You’re in the right place! While VA appraisals follow the same process as a standard property appraisal, there are a few details appraisers can look out for, namely MRPs. M-R-What, you may ask? Let’s break it down!

July 24, 2024 Read more

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What Is Gross Living Area?

By The CE Shop Team

If you’re a new appraiser, it might be news to learn that there is more than one way to measure a home and its livable spaces — not just square footage! Let's walk through gross living area (GLA) and when it's used in a residential property appraisal.

July 22, 2024 Read more

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Ebook: How to Gain Experience as a Trainee Appraiser

By The CE Shop Team

Gaining real-world experience is crucial for success as an appraiser. But how do you get started? This ebook is your essential guide to earning experience and becoming a licensed, successful appraiser.

July 19, 2024 Read more

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5 Reasons to Mentor a Trainee Appraiser

By The CE Shop Team

If you’re a certified real property appraiser and you’re considering mentoring a trainee appraiser, you might wonder: Is this a good idea for my business? The short answer – yes! Here are 5 reasons why it’s great to become a mentor.

June 27, 2024 Read more

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Appraisal

Appraising The Simpsons Home: What’s It Really Worth?

Understanding PAREA: Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal

Appraising a Hobbit Hole: The Property Value of Bag End

3 Strategies For Appraiser Success in 2025

How Much Is the Christmas Vacation House Worth?

Appraising Haunted Houses

What Is a VA Appraisal?

What Is Gross Living Area?

Ebook: How to Gain Experience as a Trainee Appraiser

5 Reasons to Mentor a Trainee Appraiser

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