Unlocking Success With an Appraiser Franchise? Interview With Chad Barker

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Unlocking Success With an Appraiser Franchise? Interview With Chad Barker by Isaac Peck, Publisher Today’s appraisal landscape is full of headwinds: assignment pipelines are drying up, fees are shrinking, and UAD 3.6 (the latest,… Read More

Navigating Dangerous Waters: Lessons from 100 Inspection Claims

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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! Navigating Dangerous Waters: Lessons from 100 Inspection Claims  by Kendra Budd, Editor Home inspectors are often misunderstood by the home-buying public, with little understanding of what a… Read More

The Short-Term Rental Dilemma

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt The Short-Term Rental Dilemma by JoAnn Apostol A couple of years ago, I was having a conversation with some colleagues on short-term rental analysis requests from lenders. One person said that a Certified Residential… Read More

Rhode Island Electricians Tie Home Inspectors’ Hands

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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! Rhode Island Electricians Tie Home Inspectors’ Hands  by Isaac Peck, Publisher On January 30, 2025, Rhode Island enacted a significant amendment to its General Law concerning home… Read More

How Appraisers Bring Human Insight to the Most Unique Homes in the Country

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt How Appraisers Bring Human Insight to the Most Unique Homes in the Country by Chad Barker, CEO of Velox Valuations When most people think of appraisals, they envision spreadsheets, square footage, and a bottom-line… Read More

Smoke Alarms: A Home Inspector’s Crucial Responsibility

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Inspecting Electric Vehicle Charging Systems

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The New UAD Quality Equation: Interior + Exterior = Overall Rating

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt The New UAD Quality Equation: Interior + Exterior = Overall Rating by Jo Traut, McKissock Learning For many appraisers, the mention of new reporting requirements can trigger a collective groan. I’ve experienced this sentiment… Read More

In the Appraiser’s Corner: Interview with Craig Capilla

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt In the Appraiser’s Corner: Interview with Craig Capilla by Isaac Peck, Publisher Real estate appraisers have faced myriad legal and regulatory challenges and risks over the last five years. From the roughly 2,000 loan… Read More