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Every professional constantly looks for that “edge” that keeps their businesses thriving. Appraisers can expand upon their profits in a variety of ways.

Valuation Review's in-depth report "Expanding Your Appraisal Business" can help with that goal.

Read on to learn what industry experts are saying for ways to grow your appraisal business.

Part of the Expanding Your Appraisal Business report.

Appraisal Institute (AI) Vice President Craig Steinley, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment from several women within the organization, told AI’s Board of Directors a week ago that he was “stepping away” from his public AI officer appearances, effective immediately.
On Wednesday evening, AI’s 28-member Board “determined it was no longer tenable for Craig Steinley to continue as an officer,” according to AI President Paula Konikoff.

In a statement to Valuation Review, Steinley called AI's decision "disappointing" and said he will “vigorously" defend himself over what he described as “baseless claims."

Read on for more regarding this matter. 

Appraiser safety is a topic not often discussed, but one that should be uppermost on the minds of those who walk into homes and across properties for evaluation purposes.

Valuation Review talked to Zach Wulf, a Certified Residential appraiser and owner of Wulf Appraisal Corp, to highlight the important matter of appraiser safety.

Read on for the full conversation with Wulf.

International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Assessment Advisor and National Instructor Shannon Hiss spoke at the 2025 Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials (AARO) conference.

Valuation Review caught up with Hiss following the virtual event to share with our readers what was presented to AARO attendees about IAAO and how the organization assists with appraisers continuing to achieve fair and equitable property valuations.

Read on for the full conversation.

From The Appraisal Foundation’s (TAF) May newsletter, the State Harmonization Task Force project was announced, with TAF President Kelly Davids sharing more May highlights with appraisers.

Dart Appraisal recently appointed its new chief executive officer. He is only the second individual to occupy this role in the company's 32-year history.

Cotality recently released its latest findings on the housing and mortgage markets.

While the spring homebuying season is in full swing, homebuying activity continues to be challenged by elevated and volatile mortgage rates as well as affordability challenges.

Read on to learn more.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc recently released its May 2025 Mortgage Monitor Report.

The analysis delved into the rising share of first-time and Gen Z homebuyer participation in the mortgage market.

Read on for more home purchasing numbers from ICE.

Home shoppers hoping to buy their first home may be in for quite the financial surprise.

While the typical starter home nationwide is worth $192,514, there are more than 230 cities where a starter home comes with a price tag of $1 million or more, a new Zillow analysis reveals.

Read on to learn more.

Clear Capital, the national real estate analytics, data solutions and valuation technology company, recently announced the launch of its data solutions business, PropertyNova.

Valuation Review recently caught up with veteran Florida appraiser Tim Andersen to get a clearer picture on comparable sales in appraising.

Andersen, also known in the valuation arena as “The Appraiser’s Advocate,” shared his thoughts on this topic and criticisms the GSEs have with appraisers when it comes to defining comparable sales.

Read on to learn more.

Sales and marketing professionals have a chance to learn from their peers during one of the sessions at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

Deb Grace, executive vice president of business development for AccuTitle, and Mark Holley, vice president of sales for Domidocs, will host “Turn Lessons into Action: Craft your Business Playbook.”

Read on for the short preview.

Appraisers, get ready for more helpful advice and business tips.

For June’s installment of helpful advice from Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” Harris speaks to artificial intelligence and the usage of ChatGPT from his recent blog posts.

Read on to learn more.

In the Valuation Review Compliance Series webinar: New Appraisal Forms, panelists Sean Murphy (Freddie Mac), Ken DeFeo (Fannie Mae) and Jake Lew (Aivre) outlined everything appraisers will need to know when the “new” way of reporting arrives.

Read on for a brief recap of what webinar attendees were told and how questions posed by program moderator and October Research, LLC Editorial Director Erica Peterson were answered.

And find out how you can order the 60-minute program.

For appraisers looking to grow their business and take on more complex assignments, commercial appraisal presents a compelling opportunity.

In Valuation Review’s in-depth report “Expanding Your Appraisal Business,” education, one source notes, is a good way to start.

Read on to learn more.

Part of the Expanding Your Appraisal Business report.

Could you spot a fake ID? Many seasoned real estate professionals know skill is useful to more than club bouncers or police officers. Jaime Kosofsky, executive vice president of business development and compliance at Brady and Kosofsky, can attest to this fact, as he noted on a recent episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast.

Chase Pursley, founder of Appraisal Inbox and JobsInAppraisal.com., recently sat down with Valuation Review.

Pursley discussed his methodologies when examining data from the Appraisal Subcommittee.

Read on for the full conversation.

One way potential customers hear about appraisers is though customer reviews.

That’s why customer service and reputation management are a smart investment choice for appraisers interested in a successful and expanded business.

Read on for another installment from this exclusive in-depth report.

Part of the Expanding Your Appraisal Business report.

BBG Automative Specialty Practice Leader Clayton Belger reached out to Valuation Review to share his thoughts on a rather unique area of appraised value.

Belger outlined details on car wash valuations in the current market.

Read on to learn more about this unique aspect of property/business valuation.

Storyboard Education & Media Partners, a provider of continuing education for real estate agents, appraisers, and private investigators, recently announced a promotion regarding the position of chief development officer.

With the median home sales price having skyrocketed from $313,000 in Q1 2019 to $416,900 in Q1 2025, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on “2025’s Most Affordable Cities for Home Buyers.”

The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Office of Single Family Housing officially archived nearly 600 mortgagee letters that are no longer active after their web presence caused confusion for lenders trying to obtain accurate FHA Single Family policy information.

Valuation Review concludes its conversation with Certified Residential Appraiser Becky Johnson, of Accurate Appraisals of North Carolina.

Johnson shared more experiences from her world of appraising, in Addition to selecting trainees.

Read on for the conclusion of this story.

Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors, will counter the existing narratives of housing market distress with the actual data driving consumer behavior.

Lautz will present her thoughts at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

Read on for more of this NS3 presentation preview.

For another installment from Valuation Review’s in-depth report “Expanding Your Appraisal Business,” we note two old sayings that come to mind regarding what separates success from failure, or success from stagnation, in the business world.

The first is “it’s not what you do, but how you do it.” The other is “there are two kinds of people – those who let things happen, and those who make things happen.”

Read on to learn more.

Part of the Expanding Your Appraisal Business report.

Appraisal management software company Connexions recently announced enhancements to its enterprise-grade accounting and payment processing solutions tailored specifically for AMCs.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development made more than $1.1 billion in Indian Housing Block Grant funding for available to tribal communities earmarked for affordable housing activities.