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FNMA Property Data Collectors Program Violates WV Law

Appraiserblogs

This program allows for the collection of data related to real estate appraisals by unlicensed third-party data collectors, which is in direct violation of article 38 of the state’s Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act. THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER. ARTICLE 38.

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5 Things To Consider When Getting A Hybrid Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

As a buyer, seller, or real estate agent involved in a sales transaction it’s important to be aware of changes in how things are done that may affect you. The data collection is done by a third-party data collector, who could be a real estate agent or someone else. What is the training of the property inspector?

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Fighting for Consumer Protection & the Appraisal Industry

Appraiserblogs

Copied from a Real Estate Forum Post: “Good morning, My name is Kevin Graham, and I am with Beacon Property Data Collection Services. I often wonder if Certified General, MAI or SRA appraisers sitting in their ivory towers often chuckle to themselves and say HA, data collectors will never impact commercial.

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Is Fannie Mae Recruiting New Appraisers??

Robinson Appraisal Group

launched a new initiative to help recruit professionals into the real. estate appraisal industry. new professionals interested in the real estate appraisal field. paths, what appraisers do in the field and real life experiences of an. observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection.

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Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

CP Home Appraisals

A home inspector’s function is to study the structural, electrical, mechanical & plumbing in a home and document any problems or safety issues. Although the home appraiser will complete a rudimentary inspection of the subject property, it will be nowhere near as thorough as what a property inspector does.