>> 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?…
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While several state boards have adopted "prompt pay" provisions into their appraisal regulations, it is rare for AMCs to face formal sanctions over late payments.
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>> See Past News Editions >> Follow our NEW Home Inspector RSS Feed >> Click to Print >> Note: If you live in “high-priced” states like AZ, CA, IL, NJ, PA, FL, TX or WA, OREP does not limit coverage or raise your rates. The same rates apply in all states where program is offered.…
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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?…
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Working RE Summer 2014 Find these articles in the new edition of Working RE. OREP insureds enjoy the print magazine included with their member benefits. • State Board Moves to Curb Frivolous Complaints • Smoking Gun Allows Appraiser to Sue over Blacklisting • Highest and Best Use Analysis • 12,346 Appraisal Failures Every Week • Blacklisted for Refusing Low Fees…
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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
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7 Hours CE: $126 OREP Members Save 10% FHA Appraisal Standards Presented By: Lore DeAstra Are you keeping up with the latest FHA 4000.1 standards? Are you prepared for FHA’s new EAD Portal? When it comes to FHA, your CE courses are frequently outdated as FHA standards keep changing. This NEW course teaches you the…
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SEEC Continuing Education Appraising Energy Efficiency in New Homes and Retrofits 3.5 Webinar (Approved CE- WA, OR, ID, HI, NV, CO – additional states being added monthly) The Appraisal Practices Board of The Appraisal Foundation issued its first guidance in late 2013 on Valuation of Green Buildings: Background and Core Competency, stating “the timely response…
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The Association of Texas Appraisers joins a la mode’s Community Partnerships Program July 10, 2014 a la mode welcomes The Association of Texas Appraisers (ATA) today as the latest appraiser organization to join its Community Partnerships Program. The Community Partnerships Program gives real estate appraiser organizations tools to grow their ranks, reduce member and operating…
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