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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? In other words, Fannie Mae does not want you averaging the indicated values from the Sales Comparison Approach, Cost Approach, and Income Approach in order to arrive at an opinion of value. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. But that begs a question… similar how?

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

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Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. Still, all too many appraisers seek only to meet that minimum standard and little more. Newer appraisers are lucky.

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals By: McKissock June 23, 2023 Excerpts: Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). Below are helpful tips on how to find financial institutions and banks that engage appraisers directly on fee panels. Here’s what they said.

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Value of a Pool for Homes?

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July 18, 2023 By Ryan Lundquist Excerpts: Some areas have more pools than others Real estate is about location. NOTE: Does your market look similar? After 35 years of appraising here, the value effect is none. The value of a pool for Homes? That’s what we always hear. And, it’s true. What are buyers willing to pay?

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Apps for Appraisers

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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. To read about the other 5 apps, click here My comments: Worth checking out.

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

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Fannie Mae Filed a Complaint Against Me October 18, 2023 Excerpts: In June of 2021, I completed an appraisal for a conventional purchase. The appraisal was ordered by an AMC on behalf of a lender. The AMC stated that the lender indicated the appraisal received a high risk score by Fannie Mae. It was unremarkable.

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Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports

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Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. The answer is, Yes!