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A practical look at why client diversification feels risky for residential appraisers—and how a ring-fenced, low-risk approach can build resilience without jeopardizing current income.

LinkedIn strategist Richard Bliss explains how consistent profile optimization and strategic commenting turn LinkedIn visibility into real appraisal referrals—showing how AI search, online credibility, and daily engagement work together to generate new business opportunities.

Explore how residential appraisers can expand beyond traditional lender work by tapping into high-value non-lender opportunities—from estates and litigation to advisory and specialty valuation services—featured in the Appraisal Institute’s 2026 Annual Conference session, “Beyond the 1004."

Explore the excitement and risks of appraising specialty properties as industry experts share how to navigate niche markets with disciplined analysis, defensible methods, and confidence when traditional data falls short.

In the Appraisal Institute's blog, LinkedIn strategist and Digital-First Leadership author Richard Bliss explains why an appraiser’s LinkedIn profile is now a critical first impression—showing how clearly communicating the value of your designations and expertise helps clients find, trust, and choose you before the first conversation.

The second installment in our blog series highlights two Annual Conference sessions examining the regulatory and legislative issues shaping residential and commercial appraisal practice—and how Appraisal Institute advocacy is working on appraisers’ behalf.

In the Appraisal Institute's new blog, LinkedIn strategist and Digital-First Leadership author Richard Bliss explains why an appraiser’s LinkedIn profile is now a critical first impression—showing how clearly communicating the value of your designations and expertise helps clients find, trust, and choose you before the first conversation.