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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise. My appraiser compadre and fellow blogger Ryan Lundquist, at the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, wrote an excellent piece this week on the situation with Zillow. VALUATION IS NOT EASY OR SIMPLE.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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How to Upgrade Your Appraisal License

McKissock

However, these are the general guidelines you’ll need to follow to meet the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria. Real estate appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details.

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Seminar Addresses Common Complaints Against Appraisers Through Case Studies

McKissock

Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. Interested in going to Valuation Expo this year?

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Commercial Appraisal Team

Real Quantum

Have good moral character; Be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or meet equivalency). Hold bachelor’s degree or higher (or be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser). Invest in Tools and Processes that Increase Productivity and Quality. Sign up for a demo today.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

You may need the services of a licensed appraiser if you are selling your home yourself or if you want to know the value of your home for refinancing purposes. Prepare a short list of appraisers using the search tools at the Appraisal Institute, the American Society of Appraisers and the Appraisal Subcommittee.