Editor’s note: Expert knowledge of your local market is key to expanding your practice into consulting and review assignments. Many banks and national appraisal firms employ “sub-contracted” independent appraisers for administrative reviews. According to the author, knowing your local market will helps you understand potential factors affecting future sales prices, instead of relying entirely on historic sales. Understanding...…
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Fannie’s New Forms: Jury Out / Reviews In Editor’s Note: Perhaps the biggest recent news for appraisers is that Fannie Mae has released new test forms for use and review by lenders and appraisers (see sidebar). Fannie’s stated focus is “To provide lenders with a property valuation process that will enable them to more efficiently...…
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Editor’s Note: Appraiser Bryan Reynolds shows you one way to stand out from the pack in the minds of your clients: by sharpening your professional skills and thinking outside the checkbox. Thinking Outside the Check Box by Bryan S. Reynolds, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Appraisers have had blinders on for way too long. It is time...…
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FHA, Fannie/Freddie Tell it Like it Is (to them) by David Brauner, Editor The appraiser Valuation 2009 conference in New Orleans in November offered unprecedented access to key regulators, AMCs and other decision makers regarding the future of the appraisal industry- that’s the good news. The bad news is that you may not like what…
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