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When Is Single-Family a Multi-Family Appraisal?

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt When Is Single-Family a Multi-Family Appraisal? by Richard Hagar, SRA Appraising a single-family property is becoming increasingly complex, and we can partially blame some local governments for the mess (so be careful who you… Read More

Appraisal Insights With Freddie Mac

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Appraisal Insights With Freddie Mac by Scott Reuter, Freddie Mac One of the goals at Freddie Mac is to help lead the way toward a more transparent and equitable housing finance process. Across our… Read More

Valuing Appraiser Professionalism: A Blueprint for Survival

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Valuing Appraiser Professionalism: A Blueprint for Survival by Jo Traut, McKissock Learning Having spent nearly three decades in the field of real estate appraisal, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of our profession, particularly with… Read More

NAR Settlement: What It Means for Appraisers

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt NAR Settlement: What It Means for Appraisers by Isaac Peck, Publisher The real estate community has been abuzz with talk about the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement. It’s made the national news, too,… Read More

What’s Happening With Appraisal Fees? New Survey Seeks Answers

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt What’s Happening With Appraisal Fees? New Survey Seeks Answers by Tony Jones, Senior Editor While appraisal volume is varying widely by location, the prevailing general consensus in the market today is that appraisal fees… Read More

Discrimination Lawsuit Update: Baltimore Case Carries On

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Discrimination Lawsuit Update: Baltimore Case Carries On by Isaac Peck, Publisher The case of Connolly & Mott v. Shane Lanham et al. has been one of the most widely publicized lawsuits alleging racial discrimination… Read More

Appraisal Industry News – April 2024

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Appraisal Industry News by Isaac Peck, Publisher Virginia Bill Seeks to Limit Liability In a significant development for Virginia real estate appraisers, House Bill 53 has been introduced in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly.… Read More

Decoding Fannie Mae: A Deep Dive into Key Appraisal Resources

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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Decoding Fannie Mae: A Deep Dive into Key Appraisal Resources by Bill Temple, Appraisal Compliance Strategist for Amrock, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, MNAA, ACFE and Erica DelToro, Senior Business Strategist for Amrock In the dynamic… Read More

Make Use of ChatGPT

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> E&O/GL Insurance for Home InspectorsCompetitive Rates, Broad Coverage, Free Risk Management, online inspectionsupport for tough questions, discounts on education and more… Professional Coverage, Competitive PricingShop OREP today!   Make Use of ChatGPT By Ian Robertson, Inspector Toolbelt   We may not be sitting around wondering how AI (Artificial Intelligence) may affect our industry as… Read More