> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt MPAT: Opening the Door for Prospective Appraisers by Kendra Budd, Editor Every appraiser knows it all too well—to get started in this industry you must be trained. It often feels like an uphill battle…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt HUD Grants Millions to Test for “Racist” Appraisers by Isaac Peck, Publisher Appraisers following the “appraisal discrimination” issue may recall the mystery shopper experiment that the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) conducted in Baltimore,…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt HUD Discrimination Complaints Skyrocket by Isaac Peck, Publisher There is a growing liability threat from HUD that appraisers need to be aware of. Definitive numbers are difficult to come by since the Department of…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Zoning: How it Can Change an Appraiser’s Career by Richard Hagar, SRA Zoning can determine what an appraiser can and can’t appraise. For instance, if a property is zoned commercially or contains a large…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt RSDS Appraisal Diversity: Charting a Way Forward by Isaac Peck, Publisher A relatively new appraisal firm that has experienced meteoric growth over the last few years is RSDS Appraisal Diversity. Since starting in 2021,…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are a great alternative for people who don’t want to stay in a hotel. Maybe it’s cheaper for a large…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt USPAP and “Protecting the Public Trust” by Timothy C. Andersen It is common to hear that appraisers are to protect the public trust. Therefore, by extension, it is also common to hear that protecting…
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> The Appraiser Coach > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? by Dustin Harris, The Appraiser Coach As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continues to advance, it has found its way into various…
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> PCV Murcor > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Risks and Benefits of Hybrid and Desktop Appraisals by Jo A. Traut, McKissock Learning When appraisers receive appraisal assignment requests, they ask themselves if the fee is acceptable, am I competent for this assignment, can…
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> PCV Murcor > AMC Guide > OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Three Dangerous Insurance Mistakes Appraisers Should Avoid by Isaac Peck, Senior Broker at www.OREP.org Insurance! It’s definitely not a topic that makes one the life of the party. But if you ever need it, having…
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