Appraiser Continuing Education
To Agents with Love (from Appraisers)
To Agents with Love (from Appraisers)
- The quality of our work improves when we have more information. The more information agents can give… Read More
Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank
Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank
by Isaac Peck, Associate Editor The appraiser community is still reeling from the decision of a Florida bankruptcy judge to absolve JPMorgan Chase of all liability in the case of Evaluation Solutions/ES Appraisal Services (ESA) bankruptcy case. Over 10,000 real estate appraisers and agent/brokers were left unpaid by… Read MoreHow to Find Success in Today’s Tough Market
How to Find Success in Today’s Tough Market
by Roy Meyer Imagine your appraisal business built primarily around non-lender work and continuing to grow every night while you sleep. Imagine having a dedicated team committed to the success of your appraisal business and taking extended vacations while your business doesn't skip a beat. Imagine…you fill in… Read More“Low Bid” Appraisal Ordering and Its Effect on Quality
“Low Bid” Appraisal Ordering and Its Effect on Quality
by Isaac Peck, Associate Editor Any appraiser who has worked with Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) is likely familiar with the “order by email-blast” system that some AMCs rely on to fill orders. The process goes like this: an AMC sends an email blast to all appraisers within a… Read MoreEstimating External Obsolescence
Estimating External Obsolescence
by Philip G. Spool, ASA My previous two articles were about estimating physical depreciation and functional obsolescence. In my article on functional obsolescence, I indicated that it is very complicated to understand and to estimate. I also discussed calculating functional obsolescence in the cost and sales comparison approaches. This article discusses… Read MoreAppraiser Independence Survey Results
Appraiser Independence Survey Results
by David Brauner, Editor We hear a lot of appraisers complain that illegal influence continues today despite new federal and state regulations designed to remove it from the process. This survey hopes to shine light on what some of you are experiencing. The results are mixed. Over 1,000 appraisers participated in the survey;… Read MoreReal Estate Appraiser E&O Insurance
Appraisers – Ex-Chief Appraiser Sues Stearns Lending
