// Stiffed Appraisers Go After Chase by Isaac Peck In January, Evaluation Solutions/ES Appraisal Services (ESA) declared bankruptcy, leaving thousands of real estate appraisers, agents, and brokers with unpaid invoices for work performed. With close to nine million dollars in unpaid invoices for appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), it is the worst of a...…
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Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Is it Time to Shop? “I appreciate the great service and consideration in providing the best coverage for the best price- not to mention saving me over $100! Thank You.” – George Post, Post Appraisal Services “Great! Thanks for the wonderful service and ease of application. You guys have it…
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Editor’s Note: Appraiser Phil Spool shows how an effective engagement letter puts you in control of an assignment. Doing it Right: Engagement Letters by Phil Spool, ASA Now that many of you are searching for new non-lender clients in the aftermath of the mortgage crisis and HVCC (Home Valuation Code of Conduct), it is advisable…
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Editor’s Note: David Brauner is Senior Broker at David Brauner Insurance Services/OREP.org and Editor of Working RE Magazine. He has been providing E&O insurance to appraisers and home inspectors for 20 years. In this interview, he provides insight and advice from the inside on rates, claims, disciplinary actions, coverage and more. Insurance: Insights and Advice…
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Click here for Home Inspector Webinars. Appraisers: Upcoming Live Webinars Stay Tuned! Recorded Webinars Short Term Rental vs. Residential Rental Date: Available Now! Presented By: Richard Hagar, SRA There’s a debate raging amongst appraisers on how to value Short Term Rentals (STRs)! Many AMCs and lenders are pushing appraisers to value STRs using standard appraisal…
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