Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How do appraisers consider appliances? also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” FHA Handbook 4000.1

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. Trainees can do them.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? I have not had time to use it, but have been reading and watching demos about how it can be used for appraisers for awhile. I recently had to renew my California Driver’s license, as I am over 70 and had to do a written exam and eye test.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 7, 2023

Appraiser Countersues Black Plaintiffs Who Alleged Discrimination by Isaac Peck, Publisher WorkingRE There are now a number of lawsuits facing appraisers where the primary allegation is racial discrimination. Janette Miller, filed in California in Dec. Of course, some appraisers could be biased. Tate-Austin v.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Looking for ways to compete in the appraisal industry? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers?” Read the responses below to learn how 75+ individual appraisers stand out from the competition. Approach to the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 28, 2023

Appraising Solar Panels By Mark Buhler Excerpts: You drive up to the property. First: How do appraisers value any amenity of a property? Appraisal 101 would suggest the matched pairs analysis. Excerpts from text: No two real estate appraisal assignments are alike. What to do? Put the car in reverse and slowly back away?

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McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

What New Year’s goals do you have for your appraisal business? Last month we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What appraisal skill would you most like to improve in 2021?” ” Below, we share insights into which areas appraisers plan to focus their efforts this year. Want to participate?

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California Home Appraisals INC.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

If you haven’t worked with an appraiser before, you may not realize that all appraisers are not equally qualified. There are countless examples of people who based their hiring decision strictly on who the cheapest appraiser is. There are several ways to make sure you hire a quality appraiser.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

How to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests. Excerpts: To cut down on appraisal revision requests, it is important to keep these best practices in mind: Communicate in a timely manner. If you disagree with the request for appraisal submissions or have concerns or need clarification, please reach out for clarification.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This article was originally published in the latest edition of the Fall 2022 Appraisal Buzz Magazine! They could get rich by “selling money!” They were able to get others to declare the value as fair, but some valued fair as high as possible. The reality was that buyers wanted to get in on the runaway market to get rich.

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California Home Appraisals INC.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The real estate appraiser plays a significant role in many of the situations that involve real estate. The appraiser’s role should never be downplayed, since their appraisal may be the difference between a successful transaction or a bad transaction and the potential loss of money. What is Your Appraiser License Number?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 2, 2023

Concessions, Kickbacks, and the Appraiser’s Nightmare by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: What Appraisers Must Do There are many steps appraisers must follow, more than I can list here. Learn how to provide an accurate value conclusion that protects the appraiser from the potential ramifications of their bad acts.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

What Level Appraiser Are You? What is the mark of an appraiser who is at the top of his or her “game”? For example, are you competent to prepare an entire appraisal from start to finish? But what if the appraisal form was completely blank with no boilerplate text? A Level 1 appraiser checks boxes.

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Sammco Real Estate Appraisal Group

MARCH 19, 2015

If you have never worked with an appraiser before, you probably wouldn’t realize that all appraisers are not created equal and can be very different depending on their experience, education, and knowledge of your market area. . So don’t wait for your own bad experience to be a wake-up call when hiring an appraiser for your needs.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

Appraisersblogs with Dave Towne’s opinions plus many appraiser comments. Within this framework, the lender must include steps for the borrower to appeal an appraisal when they believe the value opinion: is unsupported; is deficient due to unacceptable appraisal practices; or reflects discriminatory practices.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Did you know the employment rate for a real estate appraiser has doubled overall in recent times? This means real estate appraiser is one of the most sought out jobs. With our easy-to-understand guide, you’ll know exactly how to get into this career line. Are you interested in this career? Let’s jump right in.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In my experience, some people get really upset when I share median trends because the sentiment is the median isn’t a perfect metric (true)… EXPAND TO OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS: Looking up other nearby neighborhoods is something I’ve done much more of lately since sales volume has plummeted. Isn’t appraising boring? Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 7.5+

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

How to Handle Appraisal Pressure and Stay Ethical? Excerpts: There’s no simple and easy way to deal with appraisal pressure. A major source of frustration for appraisers is the realization that clients do not have to follow USPAP. The ethical and performance requirements of USPAP apply only to appraisers, not to clients.

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