One of my primary responsibilities with the Oregon board was to investigate complaints against appraisers, make decisions about whether USPAP violations occurred, and represent the board in the prosecution of alleged USPAP violations by appraisers.
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>> See Past News Editions >> Click to Print >2016-2017 TAF Approved USPAP Online Enroll Now! (7 hours – $143.95) >FHA Checklist/Field Guide Wildfires and Appraisers By David Brauner, Senior Insurance Broker at OREP.org What do wildfires have to do with appraisers? It’s all…
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>> See Past News Editions >> Click to Print >2016-2017 TAF Approved USPAP Online Enroll Now! (7 hours – $143.95) >FHA Checklist/Field Guide Search Parameters and the Best Comparables By Rachel Massey, SRA and Tim Andersen, MAI Watch any house hunting show on HGTV…
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>> See Past News Editions >> Click to Print>2016-2017 TAF Approved USPAP Online Enroll Now! (7 hours – $143.95)>FHA Checklist/Field Guide What the Appraisal Foundation Thinks By David Brauner, Publisher Editor’s Note: Working RE recently interviewed John Brenan, Director of Appraisal Issues, and David…
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The latest in a string of appraiser whistleblower lawsuits that highlight unethical and fraudulent practices that violate appraiser independence and perpetuate appraisal fraud.
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The volume of claims we see is down from the dark days following the financial collapse. While there are plenty of state board complaints, the frequency does not seem to be increasing.
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It’s anticipated that over the next five to 10 years, the number of U.S. appraisers will decrease sharply with retirements playing a major role.
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Lenders and AMC are telling me about their frustration with appraisers who “still don’t get it” and are not adapting to the new appraisal protocols.
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