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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. For a long time, since AI dropped out of the Appraisal Foundation, I have said, “I am a 35-year member of AI.

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Appraiser Countersues Alleged Discrimination

Appraisal Today

To read more, click here My comments: Long article and worth reading. 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. Tate-Austin v. Janette Miller, filed in California in Dec.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. I would be more comfortable if someone used an app that was set up to take specific photos, do floor plan, etc. Here are a few of the many survey results. To read more, click here My comments: Now we know what NAR members think about it.