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The appraisal industry’s governance problem

Housing Wire

The appraisal industry’s “byzantine regulation structure,” according to the report’s authors — experts in fair housing, fair lending and valuation — has stunted the appraisal industry’s understanding of fair housing risk. The post The appraisal industry’s governance problem appeared first on HousingWire.

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White House marks one year of PAVE appraisal bias action plan

Housing Wire

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S. FHFA, along with HUD, [the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S.

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PAVE Task Force Releases Recommendations to Promote Valuation Equity

McKissock

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” Pages 5 and 6 of the report set forth 21 recommendations, termed “Agency Actions to Advance Valuation Equity.” Stay tuned.

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NAR says it’s doing what it can on housing discrimination

Housing Wire

A National Association of Realtors (NAR) committee head recommended Friday that the federal standards governing real estate appraisals loosen up. Gregoire also said his committee is “actively working” with the NAACP and Urban Institute to address biased appraisals that widen the home valuation gap. We were wrong,” Oppler said.

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How data and technology can combat appraisal bias

Housing Wire

It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. To break into appraising, you need to essentially apprentice with an existing appraiser, and for them to spend that much time training you often requires them to already have a close relationship with you. Johnson said.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. They all handle land and building acquisitions and dispositions, as well as condemnation valuations.

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.