Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I find myself scouring 2021 onward especially. The truth is there are portions of 2021 and 2022 where prices are exactly the same as today too, so if I use an older comp, I don’t always need to adjust for the way the market has changed. I appraise a lot of 2-4 units and regularly go to other neighborhoods for comps.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

How can we fix the excess of appraisers? Too many appraisers? 2) We will make it harder to become an appraiser; 3) Let the lower fees discourage newcomer appraisers. In past issues of the Analogue Blog, we have considered the “five forces of friction” on the advancement of appraisal.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: Residential appraisers are being asked to appraise these properties, along with their elevated income, as “typical” residential properties. The article is one of the best I have read, and includes many of the AMC, USPAP, GSE, etc.

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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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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Excerpts: The Collateral Risk Network (CRN) met in Sarasota on December 6th to discuss a variety of issues ranging from appraisal turn times to Fannie Mae’s economic outlook for 2023. Appraisers were encouraged to provide convenience as one aspect of quality. FYI, CRN (Collateral Risk Network) was set up for AMCs and lenders.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property By McKissock Excerpts: The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. Another tricky HBU issue in California!

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