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How to Avoid and Respond to Appraisal Board Complaints

McKissock

Disciplinary complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, it can be really alarming if a licensing board reaches out and notifies you of a complaint. Make sure you hire competent counsel.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

A Desktop appraisal is defined as, “An appraisal assignment for which the scope of work does not include field work by the appraiser and does not include reviewing a recent interior/exterior property data report.”. URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Overview. Written by Dan Bradley.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

The two basic licenses are Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Residential appraisers may need an associate degree and commercial appraisers usually need a bachelor’s degree. Evaluate the appraiser’s experience.

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Seminar Addresses Common Complaints Against Appraisers Through Case Studies

McKissock

Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. A : First, they should bring their current USPAP book.

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6 Special Purpose Property Tips for Commercial Appraisal Reviewers

McKissock

Business components in special purpose properties are often referred to as “intangibles.” Below, we provide an overview of intangibles and outline six special purpose property tips for appraisal reviewers. Special purpose property tips. Intangibles. Second generation use.

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How Are Appraisal Complaints Enforced?

McKissock

If there are problems that are indicated by the investigation or the appraisal review, then formal disciplinary action is warranted, and the case will go forward from there. Referred for formal hearing. If the parties do not come to a consent agreement, then the matter is referred to a formal hearing. Written by Dan Bradley.