Appraiser Reading

The experts behind AppraisalPort have been writing, teaching, and practicing the appraisal profession for years. Take advantage of their knowledge—here's a quick list of some interesting appraiser textbooks and educational must-haves.

Book of the Month

This month's selection comes to us from Dennis Tosh, FNC, Inc.'s Chief Administrative Officer.

Modern Real Estate Practice
By F. Galaty, W. Allaway & R. Kyle

Modern Real Estate Practice has launched millions of successful real estate careers and served as a career-long reference for professionals, as well as consumers investing in real estate. Many schools use this as a curriculum for those in Real Estate pre-liscencing.

Suggest a Book

Getting Started

The Appraisal of Real Estate
By the Appraisal Institute

A solid foundation for a broad and substantial understanding of real estate property valuation, with detailed information on appraisal theory, highest and best use analysis, land value, valuation procedures, and the preparation of appraisal reports.
Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal
By William Ventolo, Martha Williams

Using an effective blend of theory and practice, this best selling textbook provides a strong foundation for understanding today's ever changing appraisal marketplace.
Questions & Answers to Help You Pass the Real Estate Appraisal Exams
By Jeffrey D Fischer, Dennis S Tosh
Mastering Real Estate Appraisal
By Dennis H Carr, Jeff A Lawson, J Carl Schultz, Jr.

This easy-to-follow appraisal text follows the national appraisal licensing outline and presents the information in a clear, conversational, workbook style.

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Education

Appraising Residential Properties
By the Appraisal Institute

All the information an appraiser needs to perform residential appraisal assignments competently.
How to Use the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report
By Martha Williams, William Ventolo
Using Residential Appraisal Report Forms
By Mark Rattermann