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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? Basic Appraisal, but not all appraisers know about this, especially if they “appraise to fit the form” aka form fillers. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. Well, for starters, the property known as Hale Palau’ea is nearly hidden. What Can We Do?

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

NAR Urges Appraisal Foundation To Establish Equivalency Credit for Education and Experience. Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process.

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8 Common Violations Made by Appraisers

McKissock

When it comes to appraisal violations , certain minor violations are very common. I have compiled these based on many years of personal experience in appraisal regulation, as well as feedback I have received from other states’ enforcement agencies. Failure to analyze the three-year sales history of the subject property is also common.

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How Does the VA Appraisal Panel Operate?

McKissock

The VA uses state-licensed or state-certified appraisers to provide opinions of value for the homes on which it guarantees the mortgages. In order to complete a VA appraisal , you must be on the VA panel. Here’s an overview of how the VA appraisal panel operates. VA appraisal panel vs. FHA appraisal roster.

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Avoid Appraisal Disciplinary Action with These Do’s and Don’ts

McKissock

As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. Here are several do’s and don’ts to help you avoid situations that may get you into trouble as a real estate appraiser.

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How Are Appraisal Complaints Enforced?

McKissock

Disciplinary complaints against appraisers have become more frequent over the last several years. Of course, not all appraisal complaints result in disciplinary action. How your state handles disciplinary complaints against appraisers is undoubtedly going to be different than how my state handles them. Administrative procedures.