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Seminar Addresses Common Complaints Against Appraisers Through Case Studies

McKissock

From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. We sat down with Mel to learn more about this timely seminar: . Learn more about this can’t-miss seminar here. A : This is what I do.

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

It’s also the appraiser’s job to develop an opinion on a home’s fair market value, and just because the buyer and seller have agreed on a price doesn’t mean that’s the true value of the property, said Francois Gregoire, broker, appraiser, instructor, and president of Gregoire & Gregoire Inc., Let them know how many offers came in.

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Q&A: Is It Time to Take On an Appraisal Trainee?

McKissock

A: The standard model for taking on a trainee is on-the-job training, developing individuals by letting them learn by doing. In 2018, the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) changed its Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria. But if you want to train someone successfully, you have to do more than that.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Unfortunately, because many appraisals were rarely rejected or required corrections, appraisers developed the false notion that poorly crafted appraisals were okay to turn in. I also think that now is the time to increase your appraisal skills by taking classes and seminars. Failure to analyze the sales history of the subject property.