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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt RSDS Appraisal Diversity: Charting a Way Forward by Isaac Peck, Publisher A relatively new appraisal firm that has experienced meteoric growth over the last few years is RSDS Appraisal Diversity. Since starting in 2021,…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are a great alternative for people who don’t want to stay in a hotel. Maybe it’s cheaper for a large…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt USPAP and “Protecting the Public Trust” by Timothy C. Andersen It is common to hear that appraisers are to protect the public trust. Therefore, by extension, it is also common to hear that protecting…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? by Dustin Harris, The Appraiser Coach As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continues to advance, it has found its way into various…
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> PCV Murcor > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Risks and Benefits of Hybrid and Desktop Appraisals by Jo A. Traut, McKissock Learning When appraisers receive appraisal assignment requests, they ask themselves if the fee is acceptable, am I competent for this assignment, can…
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> PCV Murcor > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Three Dangerous Insurance Mistakes Appraisers Should Avoid by Isaac Peck, Senior Broker at www.OREP.org Insurance! It’s definitely not a topic that makes one the life of the party. But if you ever need it, having…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Women in the Appraisal Industry: Interview with Kathy Walsh by Kendra Budd, Editor It’s no secret that the real estate appraising profession is a male dominated field. In fact, men make up 66.5% of…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Faster and Cheaper: Fannie Says Appraisals No Longer the Default by Isaac Peck, Publisher The appraiser profession has been abuzz with alarmed discussions since Fannie Mae’s now-historic update to its Selling Guide on March…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Concessions, Kickbacks, and the Appraiser’s Nightmare by Richard Hagar, SRA As we are aware the market has changed, and homes are taking longer to sell. On top of that, many of the current real…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Non-Lending Appraisal Assignments: Interview with Joshua Walitt by Kendra Budd, Editor It’s no secret—traditional mortgage lending assignments have declined substantially. This has caused significant pain within the appraiser community, especially for those appraisers who…
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