Contracts Law Property Appraisal Valuation 
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. An area was ‘not especially-diverse’ ethnically, with a high percentage of white people,” another appraiser wrote.
McKissock
AUGUST 13, 2021
Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” When should we analyze the contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so.
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Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 1, 2022
As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals. adjective.
Appraisal Today
JUNE 23, 2023
Attorney Peter Christensen, general counsel at the Christensen Law Firm in Bozeman, Montana, notes that lawsuits against individual residential appraisers, or small residential AMCs, are fairly rare, and successful suits rarer still. However, it’s a good idea to know where the risks lie—and how to avoid them.
The Robert Weiler Company
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Another mistake – perhaps one of the more obvious (and, consequently, most detrimental) mistakes – is contracting the commercial property for sale in your personal name. Tip #5: Hire a professional Ohio real estate appraiser to assess the Columbus, Ohio commercial property for sale before signing.
The Robert Weiler Company
OCTOBER 21, 2022
So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. We believe that you’ll feel better informed, more confident, and maybe even a little enthusiastic when it is time to schedule a free consultation with a commercial property appraiser.
Appraisal Today
APRIL 14, 2023
In other words, the appraiser is agreeing to defend the AMC (or lender) and make them “whole” in the event the AMC is sued or held liable for mistakes that the appraiser makes. It is one environment where residential appraisers are still valued. It is a place where we can show our clients just how valuable an appraisal can be.
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