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Lender’s Choice: Violate USPAP or Blacklisted

The new normal for too many appraisers these days is being banished to a “do not use” list by a lender, without any opportunity for rebuttal or even knowing why. Now here’s a new twist: at least one large lender is giving appraisers the chance to rebut a questionable review- the problem is that doing… Read More

Effective Marketing: Going Local

The real estate business is evolving and starting to become Internet-centric. Ten years ago most clients didn't touch the Internet before buying, today over 80 percent do. Today's real estate professionals not only have to have a website, they need a website that ranks well on the search engines. If you’re still spending money on… Read More

How Well Do You Know Your Rights?

Editor’s Note: You’d be amazed all you don’t know regarding your rights as an appraiser. The following was gleaned from the webinar series: How to Limit Liability, Maintain Independence, and Fight Influence by Richard Hagar, SRA. How Well Do You Know Your Rights? By David Brauner, Editor Here are some questions for you- the answers...… Read More