AmcAppraisalsinc.com knows real estate appraisal in Clermont and Lake County

As licensed appraisers, we have the training and competence to produce the level of dependable property value opinions that banks and national lending institutions require for home loans. With years of experience behind us, we're prepared to tackle practically any type of real estate.

A licensed appraiser from AmcAppraisalsinc.com is your best source of an unbiased opinion of value when your needs include:
   
Mortgage professionals requiring an experienced Lake County appraiser
Divorce settlements when the value of common real estate is required
Picking the right listing price for your property
Tax Assessments (lowering property taxes) if you live in an area where property values have depreciated
Expert witness testimony when a reliable local authority on Florida property values is needed
Appraisal review: Getting a second opinion on a past appraisal in or around Clermont, Florida
Unfreezing a frozen HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)
Determining market value on property related to a bankruptcy
Figuring out the market value of home improvements you may have done or are deliberating
Needing an accurate estimate of a home's square footage. We can do it quickly and at a reasonable price!
Relocation coordinators that need a local Lake County appraisal expert

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Industry Updates:
 
Creating a Social Media Strategy that Doesn't Suck
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

VERY good advice and tools in this article by Rebekah Radice!!  Some of the links to free tools - a WIN for your tech bag!!

 
I LOVE Siri - my new personal assistant!!
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

I recently upgraded my iPhone to the 4S and love it. I also discovered the voice recognition software in the device, for things like sending text messages, asking for searches, etc. "Si...Read More

 
Mortgage Fraud The Easy Way
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

I love Rachel Dollar and the Mortgage Fraud Blog!  It is amazing to see the lengths people will go to steal and defraud!


This latest article drives home the p...Read More
 
See any of your clients on this list?
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

A recent article indicating that FHFA is taking action against some lending institutions, should get you thinking.  Are any of these lenders listed in the article below YOUR clients (present or past)?   And if some examinations of the appraisals done in the portfolios should make their way to any you have done, do you have a well documented w...Read More

 
APPRAISALS vs. BPOs: Can we please put an end to this insanity?
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

Great discussion on this blog about the differences (and expectations) between BPOs and Appraisals.

Someone questioned on this article "who regulates appraisers?"

I DO, as do other appraisers and our state licensing board.  When have you ever heard of ...Read More

 
Appraisal Fees 'Reasonable' ?
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

I read an interesting blog article today (Read More
 
You look so UNPROFESSIONAL!
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

EXCELLENT article on the need for personal branding!   I have multiple brands for multiple businesses.  The $7-8 per year for each domain is WELL worth it!   Even if you have your own site with your MLS - why give someone such a long URL to reach you?

www.MyMLSSystemPage.com/MyPersonal_Site is too long!  Why not use your own www.Yo...Read More

 
Orlando Set to Rebound (3%)
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

A recent report from the Florida Realtors site today, reported Orlando as one of the top 11 ‘combacks’ for 2011!!

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Do not watch this video if you have high blood pressure!
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

If you have ever wondered if big corporations are playing fair…..you SO have to watch this clip from CBS’ 60 Minutes.

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Social Media Suicide - DON'T DO IT!
2/22/2012 12:00 AM

 

This is a great bit of advice for appraisers these days too!  Especially in light of the newly enacted Dodd Frank "C&R" fee issues!  I have witnessed (and sadly participated in) some of the 'viral bashing' here.

It is very easy to complain about the negatives.  It is much more difficult to isolate the solution and focus on t...Read More





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Industry Updates:
 
NAR Adopts Broader Valuation Policy
2/16/2012 12:47 PM
The National Associaiton of REALTORS® (NAR) continues its holistic approach to valuing real property with the adoption of its Responsible Valuation Policy. The document is the culmination of NAR’s efforts to consider all methods of valuing real property. NAR previously hosted two valuation summits and two working groups were convened. Me...Read More
 
Administration Plan to Help Homeowners – The Valuation Side
2/6/2012 10:11 AM
Last week the Obama Administration unveiled its plan to help homeowners refinance to take advantage of historically-low interest rates. We are going to focus on the valuation side of the plan. If you want the rest of the details you can go here and here. The program includes refinance options for GSE (government sponsored enterprises, [......Read More
 
GAO Report on ASC Hits the Street
1/19/2012 10:03 AM
Yesterday, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released their report on real estate appraisals “Appraisal Subcommittee Needs to Improve Monitoring Procedures” as required per Dodd-Frank. GAO was tasked with 1) determining how the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) is carrying out its Title XI responsibilities, 2) ASC’s plans t...Read More
 
Start 2012 with FHA Training
1/4/2012 9:30 AM
Happy New Year everybody! The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is offering appraisal training later this month and early next month. The January training is a Webinar so you can participate from anywhere. The February training is in Denver, CO so if you’re an appraiser heading for ski country this training is for you. Here are [......Read More
 
Your UMDP & UAD Update
11/30/2011 2:55 PM
Government sponsored enterprises (GSE), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are reminding interested parties that December 1, 2011, is a pretty important date for the Uniform Mortgage Data Program (UMDP). Going foward, Uniform Loan Delivery Dataset (ULDD) data points must be collected and submitted to the GSEs for loans delivered on or after March 19, 2012....Read More
 
A Magical Review of NAR’s Annual Meetings
11/21/2011 10:00 AM
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) held its Annual Convention in Anaheim, California. While your friends at Appraisal Insight spent a fair amount of time at Space Mountain and mingling with Mickey and friends we also took in some appraisal action. Credible valuation of real property is a hot topic these days [......Read More
 
No Appraisal Required Under New HARP
10/24/2011 10:01 AM
Today the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) to “attract more eligible borrowers who can benefit from refinancing their home mortgage.” The announcement was made in conjunction with the government sponsored enterprises (GSE), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. HARP will now a...Read More
 
Hot Off the Presses – New USPAP Now Available
10/14/2011 8:13 AM
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) announced that the 2012-2013 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is now available. This edition of USPAP will be valid for two years beginning January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. According to a TAF press release “the new edition includes the standards of professiona...Read More
 
EBSA to Re-Propose Definition of Fiduciary Rule
9/21/2011 11:53 AM
On September 19, 2011, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) announced it will re-propose it’s rule on the definition of a fiduciary. The rule was proposed to protect business owners who offer retirement plans and those who invest in these retirement plans and IRAs. The proposed rule defined a fiduciary as...Read More
 
VA Will Not Require UAD Compliance
9/12/2011 11:47 AM
For those keeping score at home, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will not require Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliance for appraisal reports on VA backed loans. VA will accept appraisal reports that are in compliance with UAD and is preparing a circular with more detailed information for a future release...Read More





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