Real Estate Appraiser Information Working RE Magazine is the #1 source of real estate appraiser information and appraisal news. We are committed to reporting relevant and timely appraisal news for real estate appraisers nationwide. Working RE is the only appraiser magazine that is delivered to the majority of the industry in print and is published…
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No Jive: Save $$$$ on Staples, FedEx, VistaPrint, Xerox, Canon, HP, Verizon, Car Rentals, Entertainment, Business Gifts, and More by David Brauner If you’re like me, group discount offers never add up. Either I never use them and waste my money or the discounts are not real. I am skeptical of all clubs, group discounts,…
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FHA Appraiser Inspection Checklist, Checklist Instructions and eBook by Lore DeAstra FHA Appraising: What Do You Know? 1. What is FHAs primary program for rehabilitation and repairs of single-family properties? a. 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgages 2. If you are a home inspector, how can you use your skills to become an FHA consultant? a. . http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/203k/203khow.cfm…
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Full-Fee (No AMC) Marketing Guide & Directory – Discontinued Avoid the Middleman: More Full Fee Appraisals, Fewer Hassles The Appraiser Marketing Guide and Directory has 9,500+ Credit Unions, 675+ Direct Lenders, and 550+ Bail Bond Companies that don’t require the use of an AMC! This guide shows you how to work directly with clients, get…
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2025 Appraisal Management Company Resource Guide Updated for 2025 – Over 180 Verified AMCs! Save time applying – most entries contain link to online application The First 41 AMCs listed are proven to send work and pay good fees in most areas. Verified AMCs – Apply to the best companies Navigate the application process and…
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Editor’s Note: Some appraisers are being paid full fees for their appraisal work, even though the orders are coming from AMCs. Here’s how it works. First published in Working RE print, Volume 31. Fee Solution – Cost-Plus AMC Model? by Isaac Peck, Associate Editor Some appraisers are being paid full fees for their appraisal work,...…
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“Excellent material – will help me get to the next level – well worth the money! Thanks.” – J Joslin FHA Appraiser Inspection Checklist eBook by Lore DeAstra, Lore DeAstra, SR/WA, MRICS, SRA–who has over 25 years of experience as an appraiser. This popular guide, used successfully by thousands of appraisers includes information on FHA…
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If you work with Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) or are willing to keep an open mind about it, here are several key points on how to find the best companies to work for and how to make more money with less struggle, according to one appraiser who is doing just that.
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Editor’s Note: Lore DeAstra is our resident FHA expert and author of the FHA Inspection Checklist, Checklist Instructions and eManual. The eManual is recently updated with 23 new pages of material, visit https://www.workingre.com/fha-checklist-ebook/.
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E&O and GL for Mortgage Field Services Contractors $950 for $1 Million/$2 Million Limit* Dear Field Service Representative- *The prices above are minimum premiums and don’t include state taxes and fees. Prices can vary depending on revenues, services and location. Minimum premium above not available for contractors doing work for Safeguard and MCS at this…
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