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Discovery in an ongoing appraiser lawsuit against a bank and an AMC uncovers troubling evidence pointing to continued pressure on appraisers to “hit value.”
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Low E&O Rates & Great Service…and Yes, We Answer the Phone Appraisers/Agents E&O Min. Prem. $483 Inspectors E&O Min. Prem. $1,250 Golden Rule Our mission at OREP is to be the best insurance resource for real estate professionals; to follow the Golden Rule by treating all who contact us for help as we would expect…
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E&O Insurance: Prices Drop Time to Shop by David Brauner, Senior Insurance Broker at OREP.org Instead of the now familiar direction to “shop ‘till you drop,” current insurance conditions suggest instead that inspectors should shop because they’ve dropped. We’re talking about rates for errors and omissions insurance of course. The market has softened (prices dropped)…
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“With all that you offer, it was a no-brainer to sign up.” – Jim Nishimura Everyone’s E&O rates has gone up some over the last few years but if your rates have skyrocketed this year in particular and you haven’t shopped for a while- it’s time to visit OREP. Here’s why. OREP offers price, service…
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Appraisers/Agents and Brokers: Need General Liability Insurance? More and more Lenders are requiring appraisers to carry General Liability insurance. General Liability coverage includes Property Damage, Bodily Injury, Business Interruption, Loss of Income coverage, and much more. Real Estate Agents/Brokers also find they need and want this valuable coverage. OREP Has Your solution Whether you need…
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No Jive: Save $$$$ from Office Depot, Staples, Dell, Hewlett Packard, FedEx, UPS, Xerox, Cannon, Sprint, Cingular, Verizon and more by David Brauner If you’re like me, group discount offers never add up. Either I never use them and waste my money or the discounts are not real. I am skeptical of all clubs, group…
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FHA Appraiser Inspection Checklist, Checklist Instructions and eBook by Lore DeAstra FHA Appraising: What Do You Know? 1. What is FHAs primary program for rehabilitation and repairs of single-family properties? a. 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgages 2. If you are a home inspector, how can you use your skills to become an FHA consultant? a. . http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/203k/203khow.cfm…
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California Health Insurance Plans California residents qualify for programs offered through Kaiser Permanente, Allied National and United Healthcare. These plans are available to real estate professionals on a guaranteed issue basis. Eligibility is accomplished by being a member/affiliate member of a real estate association/board. Kaiser Permanente offers eleven plans including the new Tax Advantaged Health…
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Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Is it Time to Shop? “I appreciate the great service and consideration in providing the best coverage for the best price- not to mention saving me over $100! Thank You.” – George Post, Post Appraisal Services “Great! Thanks for the wonderful service and ease of application. You guys have it…
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