Appraising in a “Crazy” Market

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> Trainee Workshop > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Editor’s Note: Share your experience with trainees in Working RE’s Survey for Trainee Supervisors and help the entire industry. Take the four-minute survey now. Appraising in a “Crazy” Market by Isaac Peck, Editor In mid-2021,… Read More

Insurance IQ: What is BIPD?

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraiser Training - Education, Real Estate Appraisers

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>Trainee Workshop > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★“They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Editor’s Note: Share your experience with trainees in Working RE’s Survey for Trainee Supervisors and help the entire industry. Take the four-minute survey now. Insurance IQ: What is BIPD?by Isaac Peck, Editor In my role at OREP,… Read More

The Path that Brought us Here

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Appraiser News Editions, Real Estate Appraisers

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>Trainee Workshop > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Editor’s Note: Share your experience with trainees in Working RE’s Survey for Trainee Supervisors and help the entire industry. Take the four-minute survey now. The Path that Brought Us Here by Richard Hagar, SRA A wise… Read More

Appraiser Wins Judgment Against One-West Bank

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Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

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 More

“Low Bid” Appraisal Ordering and Its Effect on Quality

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Real Estate Appraiser Fees, Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

“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 More

Appraiser Independence Survey Results

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Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

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 More

Appraisers – Ex-Chief Appraiser Sues Stearns Lending

Appraisers, Appraiser News, Appraiser Magazine

A recent lawsuit filed against Stearns Lending and its AMC, Trimavin, by the AMC’s former Chief Appraiser, Katherine A. Scheri, alleges that many of the practices that led to the extensive regulation of the appraisal industry are alive and well at one AMC/lender at least. Read More

Working the System – In a Good Way

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Didn't Make It to Print, Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

Editor’s Note: Kenneth W. Brown, SRA wants you to work the system- in a good way. Appraisers- Working the System By David Brauner, Editor Kenneth W. Brown, SRA wants you to work the system- in a good way. Here’s what he means. Brown, appraising since 1991, is sending and posting the following message (below) to… Read More

IndyMac – What Goes Around Comes Around

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Didn't Make It to Print, Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraisers

IndyMac – What Goes Around Comes Around By David Brauner, WRE Editor Not to kick a fella when he’s down, but following the collapse of IndyMac Bank last week, we received an email from a “blacklisted” appraiser that got us thinking. This appraiser, who wishes to remain anonymous, is one of several who told us… Read More

Appraiser Sues Over Blacklisting

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Premium Content, Real Estate Appraiser Independence, Real Estate Appraiser Liability - Insurance, Real Estate Appraisers

Editor’s Note: This story, one of several recent instances of lone appraisers fighting back in court, is further proof that the tide is turning for appraisers: consider the spate of legislative reform now under consideration to support appraiser independence- as reported in the current WRE, and the stunning Fannie/Cuomo agreement, which while flawed, is a...… Read More