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An AMC as a Partner to Appraisers and Lenders? Interview With Jessie Ruckel

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> True Footage > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt An AMC as a Partner to Appraisers and Lenders? Interview With Jessie Ruckel by Isaac Peck, Publisher Appraisal management companies (AMCs) have long been a point of contention in the valuation profession. Since gaining… Read More

Beyond Terminology: What Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide Updates Mean for Appraisers

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> True Footage > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Beyond Terminology: What Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide Updates Mean for Appraisers by Scott DiBiasio, Director of Government Affairs, Appraisal Institute Fannie Mae recently issued important updates to its Selling Guide that may look like… Read More

Flooded With Change: Appraisers Tackle a Dynamic URAR and UAD 3.6

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Flooded With Change: Appraisers Tackle a Dynamic URAR and UAD 3.6 by Isaac Peck, Publisher UAD 3.6 and the redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) have officially arrived, marking a major shift in how… Read More

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

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

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

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

Appraiser Vindicated: Lanham Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed in Maryland

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> Appraiser Coach > AMC Resource Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Appraiser Vindicated: Lanham Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed in Maryland by Isaac Peck, Publisher One of the most widely publicized and contested lawsuits alleging appraisal discrimination has finally come to an end. On July 17, US… Read More