Blacklisted for Refusing Low Fees

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Appraiser News Editions, Newsletters, Real Estate Appraisers

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>> See Past News Editions >> Click to Print > NEW: State Appraisal Board “Insurance”-Bulletproof Your Workfile The new 2014 Expert’s Guide to a Defensible Workfile shows you how to “bulletproof” your workfile and protect your appraisal license and livelihood. Produce better reports: Click here to learn more. >Want to be a better FHA Appraiser?… Read More

12,346 Appraisal Failures Every Week

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Appraiser News Editions, Newsletters, Real Estate Appraisers, Uncategorized

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According to a recent government study, in a span of three months, 160,500 appraisals or 12,346 per week failed to pass a basic screening “review” by the GSEs Read More

a la mode Community Partnerships

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Real Estate Appraisers

a la mode Community Partnerships Press Releases July 31: Ten Appraiser Organizations Join a la mode’s Community Partnerships Program July 10: The Association of Texas Appraisers joins a la mode’s Community Partnerships Program Read More

Trainees, Employees and How to Build a Business

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Appraiser News Editions, Newsletters, Real Estate Appraisers

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Give them responsibility beyond their simple job description. Many human beings thrive on having stewardship over certain aspects of the business. Trust them. Read More

Fighting Appraisal Board Complaints: Put an Expert in Your Corner

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Real Estate Appraisers

New lending guidelines are causing a spike in complaints to appraisal boards nationwide, and with it, more headaches for real estate appraisers. With borrowers now able to obtain a copy of their appraisal upon request, and agents/brokers attempting to intimidate appraisers by blaming low values on “bad appraising,” frivolous complaints to state boards are a… Read More

Appraiser Continuing Education

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Real Estate Appraiser Training - Education, Real Estate Appraisers

Appraiser Continuing Education OREP Education Network Continuing Education for Real Estate Appraisers. Looking to meet your upcoming CE Requirements? The OREP Education Network has a variety of coursework for you to pick from! How to Support and Prove Your Adjustments (7 Hours) by Richard Hagar, SRA Do you have the proper support for your adjustments?… Read More

To Agents with Love (from Appraisers)

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Agents / Brokers, Real Estate Appraisers

Editor’s Note: Here are a few helpful tips on how to facilitate the real estate purchase process, from appraisers to real estate agents/brokers (with love). Comments were gathered from an online thread.

To Agents with Love (from Appraisers)

The quality of our work improves when we have more information. The more information agents can give… Read More

Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank

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Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank

by Isaac Peck, Associate Editor The appraiser community is still reeling from the decision of a Florida bankruptcy judge to absolve JPMorgan Chase of all liability in the case of Evaluation Solutions/ES Appraisal Services (ESA) bankruptcy case. Over 10,000 real estate appraisers and agent/brokers were left unpaid by… Read More

How to Find Success in Today’s Tough Market

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Real Estate Appraiser Marketing, Real Estate Appraisers

How to Find Success in Today’s Tough Market

by Roy Meyer Imagine your appraisal business built primarily around non-lender work and continuing to grow every night while you sleep. Imagine having a dedicated team committed to the success of your appraisal business and taking extended vacations while your business doesn't skip a beat. Imagine…you fill in… Read More