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Specializing in residential real estate appraisals in
Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and south west Volusia

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Richard Ferris (AmcAppraisalsinc.com): Appraiser in Clermont, Lake County, Florida

I regularly post to my Active Rain blog profile about happenings in my market area.  Please feel free to learn more about me and my market views by Click to read my blog on Active Rain!

Covering central Florida State.

Florida - Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and West Volusia counties

 

 When looking for a home appraiser in Orlando Florida, be sure to choose one with the right credentials!  I have posted an article (click here) discussing what a consumer of appraisal products should be expecting from their appraiser.   Not all appraisers are trained the same or use the best data sources.  Before you engage a home appraiser in Orlando, Deltona, Altamonte Springs, Clermont, Lakeland, or any other central Florida city, please take some time to consider what YOU should be expecting from your appriaser! 


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Industry Updates:
 
Coester Appraisal Group Survey - We all need a little appreciation now and then
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

Coester Appraisal Group released its annual survey of appraisers - almost 1,600 of them!  These appraisers commented on their experience with AMCs - Appraisal Management Companies.

You can find a copy of the survey Read More
 
Trends Tell The Story - Even if folks don't believe it
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

Here in central Florida, things have been rough for the last couple of years! 

We saw the "boom" of 2004-2006 and the "bust" of 2007-2009.   Many cities in Florida are still in a massive "over supply" situation with continued declines in home prices.

However, not all markets are the same.  In each appraisal report I write, I r...Read More
 
10 Ways to Get a Better Appraisal
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

This is a great discussion of what is occuring right now between Appraisers and Realtors.  

Appraisers - we need to report the market and be competent in our area.
Realtors - you need to ask how far away your appraiser is coming from.  Remember this term and look it up:  Geographic Competency

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Consumer Confidence UP - Market Declines DOWN
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

A recent article from the Florida Realtor's Association, noted that Florida's consumer confidence was on the rise.

It is interesting that at the same time in the market, I am noting trends as of the ...Read More
 
Active Rain Automates Signature!
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

FINALLY!    Thanks to Jeremy Blanton (ActiveRain Corp.) who posted ActiveRain Announces Automatic Signa...Read More
 
Small moments matter
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

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What will you do in the new HVCC world?
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

I recently received an email post on the Wintotal User Forum from Adam Calvery.   Adam is a VP product manager with Alamode -...Read More
 
Mobility - 1 Handed Inspections
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

They say we should work SMARTER, not HARDER!

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Appraisers Adjusting for Declining Market Conditions. Is it true?
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

I saw an Active Rain blog roll, and clicked on the title of this since it is what I do every day - make time adjustments in the market.

When I opened the blog - I was surprised.....THIS IS MY APPRAISAL they are talking about!!

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Wildfire burns in Clermont Florida
3/10/2010 12:00 AM

I am keeping an eye on the wildfire still burning near SR 50 and CR 561 in Clermont today.

My home and office (in my home) is loctaed just a few miles south of this ...Read More



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Industry Updates:
 
Does AMC Survey Shed Light on “Propoganda”?
3/8/2010 2:10 PM
The Maryland-based Coester Appraisal Group recently released its annual survey on appraisal management companies (AMC).  According to AppraisalNEWSCAST.com (the Coester blog), the survey sheds light on industry propaganda.  “After further analysis of the data from the Annual Coester Appraisal Group Vendor Survey, it seems like many ...Read More
 
Freddie Mac AVM to Assist with Appraisal Reviews
3/1/2010 10:07 AM
Freddie Mac announced that starting February 28, 2010, Home Value Explorer (HVE) will assist lenders in reviewing appraisals.  Loan Prospector will provide a point value estimate for the property address from HVE, which is Freddie’s AVM.  The use of HVE, along with appraisal best practices, can be found in Seller/Servicer Guide Bull...Read More
 
How Lenders Work Within New FHA Appraisal Rules
2/16/2010 9:04 AM
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) implemented new appraisal rules yesterday.  Mortgagee Letter 2009-28 focuses on appraiser independence and Mortgagee Letter 2009-51 focuses on the Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report.  As AppraisalInsight reported, the rules were originally to be implemented on January 1, 2010. Lenders will&#...Read More
 
Appraisers Hinder ROI on Green Retrofits
2/5/2010 10:01 AM
Improving the energy efficiency of one’s home is beneficial for a variety of reasons but one may not include improving the home’s value.  Most agree that energy retrofits are good for the environment and save homeowners on utility bills but a recent article by CNNMoney indicates that appraisers are not well versed in valuing these ...Read More
 
REALTOR® Leader Appointed to RPR Advisory Board
1/13/2010 2:54 PM
Dick Koestner, a 32-year veteran real estate professional and past president of the Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the Greater Davenport (Iowa) Association of REALTORS®, has been named to the REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) advisory board. RPR is set to launch in the second quarter of this year and will be a REALTOR®-owned ...Read More
 
AMC Reaches Goal, Drives Down Turnaround Times
1/12/2010 12:51 PM
Coester Appraisal Group, an appraisal management company (AMC) based in Gaithersburg, MD surpassed its goal of averaging less than 4 days total turnaround on appraisals nationally for two consecutive months. According to reports the firm averaged 3 days,19 hours, 48 minutes and 47 seconds. This is part of a larger goal to remain below the [......Read More
 
Appraisal Foundation FAQs
1/8/2010 9:31 AM
2010-01: ETHICS RULE – CONDUCT Question: If I have appraised a property multiple times within the previous three years, do I have to disclose the number of appraisal services? (e.g., “I have appraised the subject property three times during the previous three years.”) Response: Yes. Each prior service must be disclosed to the client and included in...Read More
 
FHA Delays Implementation of Appraisal Rules
12/23/2009 8:38 AM
On December 23, 2009, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the enactment of two appraisal Mortgagee Letters (ML) will be delayed until February 15, 2010. ML 2009-28, Appraiser Independence, prohibits mortgage brokers and commission-based lending staff from ordering the appraisal. In ML 2009-51, FHA announced it is adopting the Appra...Read More
 
HVCC Update – from Boston, MA
12/1/2009 9:30 AM
Sam Schneiderman writes in Boston.com on his opinion of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) six months after it was implemented. In his review, Mr. Schneiderman discusses many of the concerns expressed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR): increased costs to the consumer, pressure on appraisers to complete reports in less [......Read More
 
FHA Removes Second Appraisal Requirement
11/19/2009 9:43 AM
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, FHA Commissioner Dave Stevens spoke before a group of Realtors at the NAR annual convention in San Diego, CA. During the speech, the Commissioner noted that FHA, based on input from NAR, would soon remove the requirement for a second appraisal on loans that exceed $417,000 and are secured [......Read More




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