Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. But when the FHFA hunted for examples of racial bias by keyword searching the free-form commentary section in millions of appraisal reports, it found thousands of references to race and ethnicity. “The

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 6, 2023

In response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) decision to allow Fannie Mae to expand its appraisal waiver program, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has released an op-ed by ASA’s Strategic Partnership Officer, John D. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending… No Appraisals Required.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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East Coast Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

property appraisal is essential in the real estate industry. It aids in determining the property's market value, ensuring the buyer can acquire it at a fair price. This blog will discuss specific errors that may impact the valuation process and which should be avoided during property appraisal. .

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 27, 2023

Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. Fannie Mae’s decision to waive/eliminate property appraisal for lending purposes is nothing more than wanton recklessness that could have serious repercussions in the future. The End of Appraisers?

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McKissock

AUGUST 18, 2020

In my previous blog post , I observed that specializing in complex property appraisal can be very profitable for the residential appraiser—in Florida and all across the U.S. The complex assignment is one in which the property to be appraised, the form of ownership, or market conditions are atypical.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Have you heard of a property being overimproved, or super adequate? Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. ” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. How about underimproved?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

In one Facebook group the other day, (yes, I’m back on Facebook ) one member mentioned they feel that a person who scans a property to provide an appraiser with a floor plan should be licensed. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. What do you think?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you need to get a home appraised, Aspen Appraisal Services offers expert independent appraisals! And thank you dear reader for being here at the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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Appraiserblogs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The nation’s 80,000 licensed real property appraisers should pay close attention to the manipulation of Washington by FTX, which turned out to have the characteristics of a Ponzi scheme. You Are a FEE Appraiser Not a FREE Appraiser you are a FEE appraiser, not a FREE appraiser.

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Appraiserblogs

DECEMBER 10, 2021

“[The builder] filed a grievance against me… and threatened to file a grievance every time I or others appraised below purchase price.” The statute requires the state’s appraiser enforcement. Phony Low-Value Complaints ALL unintended users are specifically excluded from any right of reliance on this appraisal report.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 14, 2022

Why do I take the time to mention “real estate appraisers” and “real estate appraisals?” instead of just “appraisers” and “appraisals”? But… the Appraisal Standards Board and Appraiser Qualifications Board are chock a block full of non-real estate appraisers. There is a lot of nuances….

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 9, 2023

We the people need to redirect the mortgage lending direction… The time for every appraiser and consumer to step up is now. Appraisers have been the target for blame for everything gone wrong in the mortgage lending world. Appraisers have even been the target on loans gone bad after several years on payments.

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 15, 2023

CU-2)i this always dubious product of Fannie Mae is increasingly being referred to by some, if not many American Appraisers as The Fraudulator / Underwriter 2.0 (FU-2). Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

As a real property appraiser, I think these tips can really help if you’re looking to purchase land. A big thank you to Ashley Rodriguez for helping provide some content for my blog this month! And a big thank you dear reader for continuing to visit the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! I appreciate you!

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 29, 2023

Waiving appraisal requirements on residential homes could erode consumer protection, stall attempts to create diversity in the profession… The recent announcement from Fannie Mae that they will waive the requirement for residential home appraisals has caused quite a stir in the industry.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 17, 2021

Bill A5185 and AMC Bill A5146 introduced to the state legislature in New Jersey show just how much state legislators don’t understand the appraisal profession. Valuation Legal warned us about this back in December: Appraiser and AMC Laws to Include Prohibitions Against Discrimination. From Bill A5185: 2. 45:14F-1 et seq.)

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 28, 2023

Related Posts: AMC Hires a Convicted Felon as Property Data Collector The recent case of Paschal Uchendu, a convicted felon awaiting sentencing for orchestrating a $1.2 Dear representative, waiving/eliminating property appraisal for lending purposes is wanton recklessness. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.

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McKissock

AUGUST 6, 2021

To become a licensed appraiser , most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a certain number of hours of experience before you can appraise real property on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice appraiser or registered appraiser. California.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 1, 2022

Her experience as a licensed real property appraiser in West Virginia turned out to be the perfect training ground for the study of public corruption, restraint of trade and government overreach. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Lately there has been a push for bifurcated (hybrid) appraisal products.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Appraisers also offer valuable support to accountants by providing crucial insights and data for various financial purposes.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Price like a Real Estate Appraiser! Are you a real estate professional or mortgage lender looking to learn more about the home appraisal process? Let our experienced certified Virginia appraisal experts be the premier source of home appraisal knowledge for your market. All things appraisal property inspection.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A proposed update of professional guidelines for property appraisals contains confusing language about what constitutes discrimination, and would even suggest appraisers could engage in “ethical” discrimination. Hopefully the Appraisal Standards Board will closely examine the concerns of the regulators.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6: How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others? appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 23, 2023

Recently, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) has proposed new requirements for those looking to become an appraiser or renew their certification/license. The following is taken right out of the new exposure draft on real property appraiser qualifications criteria. The core goal is to.

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Riverfront Appraisals

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We made it to the end of a year-long series called the Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals! If you’ve read each post, or listened to each accompanying podcast over at The Appraisal Cast, thank you! If you’ve just come upon this blog for the first time, thank you as well for […].

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Cleveland Appraisal Blog provides a few ideas below. Start by having your property appraised to get a rough idea of what you can sell it for, then compare other listings in your area. Next, you’ll want to take professional-grade photographs of your property that you can pair with your listing.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Homeowners, Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes When Selling Your Home As a real estate appraiser, I have seen many mistakes that sellers make during the appraisal process. These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price.

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Racket at Attorneys General Group Will Ring Familiar to Appraisers The nation’s licensed real property appraisers will recognize a scheme run by a nonprofit known as the National Association of Attorneys General. Related Posts: Appraisers Should Bristle Stealthy vice again masquerades as public virtue. If not, you failed.

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McKissock

JULY 20, 2021

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” A home inspector might estimate the cost of certain repairs, but value opinions are left to the appraiser.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job growth for appraisers between 2019–2029 will be 3%, which is on pace for all occupations. Since the real estate market impacts the work of real property appraisers, demand for appraisers can fluctuate from year to year. So, is now a good time to become an appraiser?

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