Appraisal & Consulting

The current status of the real estate appraisal profession - by Robert Concannon

The number of real estate appraisers has substantially declined over the past five years. This trend has led to more expensive fees, longer delivery times, and, in some instances, less credible results as appraisers cover larger areas and different types of properties.

Things to keep an eye on in 2018 in Rhode Island - by Brad Hevenor

Brad Hevenor is a commercial appraiser at Markus Appraisal, South Kingstown, R.I. ...

Addressing the professional appraiser shortage - by Shaun Fitzgerald

Recently, the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers (MBREA) conducted a survey of its members. 67% of the responders were born between 1939 and 1962 (currently aged from 55 to 78). 52% will retire within 10 years, and many will continue to work until they drop.

Salam of Boston Appraisal Services earns SRA designation

Adnan Salam has been awarded the Appraisal Institute’s SRA membership designation, which is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of residential properties. The designation was granted in September and Salam was honored during a meeting of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

Dover, New Hampshire - Primed for development - by Brian White

Brian White, MAI, SRA, operates White Appraisal, Dover, N.H. ...

Boston Foundation publishes annual Greater Boston Housing Report Card - by Bill Pastuszek

Bill Pastuszek, MAI, ASA, MRA, heads Shepherd Associates, Newton, Mass. ...

Executive vice president Sousa is the leader of the MBREA - by Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson, MAI, MRA, is the 2017 president of MBREA, and vice president, The Appraisers Group, Belmont, Mass. ...

CT Chapter of Appraisal Institute president’s message - by Peter Vimini

Pete Vimini, MAI, is president, Connecticut Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, and principal at Vimini Associates, Bridgeport, Conn. ...

President’s message: 2017 - A year of change - by Karen Friel

Karen Friel, MAI, MRA, is the 2017 president of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and principal at Friel...

It’s not your mama’s appraisal business anymore - by Laurie Nichols

Order The lender sends an order via fax, phone, or mail. Remember, there is no computer for emailing or smartphone for texting. Sometimes t...