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2/8/2010 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

2/8/2010 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!

2/8/2010 12:00 AM

FINALLY! Thanks to Jeremy Blanton (ActiveRain Corp.) who posted ActiveRain Announces Automatic Signa...Read More

Small moments matter

2/8/2010 12:00 AM

What will you do in the new HVCC world?

2/8/2010 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

2/8/2010 12:00 AM

They say we should work SMARTER, not HARDER!

2/8/2010 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!!

Wildfire burns in Clermont Florida

2/8/2010 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

Having a name like "AmcAppraisalsinc.com" might just come in handy

2/8/2010 12:00 AM

There are some new regulations coming down the pike on May 1st - namely the HVCC, or Home Valuation Code of Conduct. The history of the code can be found by clicking HERE. I w...Read More

Growing "U" for FREE

2/8/2010 12:00 AM

These are certainly tougher times for everyone in real estate. Competition is fierce for those who have remained in our profession. In my field of residential appraisal, there are over 100 appraisers in my county alone, according the state of Florida's online records.

There is talk about cutting fees, lenders using management compan...Read More

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Industry Updates:

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

Home Builders Blame Appraisals for Lost Sales

11/17/2009 2:49 PM

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) sentiment index is at 17 this month. While MarketWatch reports that this means the sector is lacking forward momentum, at least some of the blame is being placed on the shoulders of appraisers. “In a special question this month, a third of the builders said they had lost [......Read More

NAR Announces Realtors Property Resource

11/16/2009 10:02 AM

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) recently announced the creation of the Realtors Property Resource (RPR). The online real estate library will catalog every property in the United States. This initiative will provide access to a national database of real property information and will give real estate professionals the best access to real...Read More

Appraisal Foundation creates Appraisal Practices Board (APB)

11/7/2009 10:32 AM

The Appraisal Foundation Announces Establishment of New Independent Board Appraisal Practices Board (APB) to Commence Work in July 2010 The appraisal foundation has announced the formation of a new board, the Appraisal Practices Board APB). This board joins the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB). This ...Read More

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