Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Bottom line: After 15 YEARS appraisers are to ignorant to fix what dock workers fixed in 1.5 Why should we trust appraisers to value real estate when they cannot assess the proper value of their own time? Nothing to see here folks. days (nearly doubling their salaries by going on strike). Ask yourselves that one simple question.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Honestly, expanding appraisal waivers feels like a slap in the face to the entire appraisal industry. It’s as if they’re actively trying to put us out of work, all to save a few days on a transaction!

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

All I ever see is TAKE OUR COURSES and some other fluff and there is no representation to advance appraiser workflow or appraiser prosperity. The Appraisal Institute still owes me $550! I want to see appraisers (NOT APPRAISAL ORGANIZATIONS) to unite for TRUE APPRAISER INDEPENDENCE. They tag-teamed.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As an appraiser I don’t use any comparables that I might have been part of a real estate sale transaction. If I appraise a non lender estate and then the estate wants me to represent as the listing broker all I do is disclose prior services in escrow as an an appraiser. Disclosure is the key. It is that simple.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

According to the Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council, the median average AMC fee charged to borrowers was 65% of the appraisal fee.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Appraisers have been PROVEN to be unbiased the vast majority of the time. What appraisers need: we need help. We also need people to lobby for appraisers in government. Many of our existing appraisal groups were started with good intentions. I must say: the DEI agenda is political and a turn off. Make our voices heard.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

The termination of the appraisal industry took place well before Bidenomics aka TrumpsGuaranteedCovidEconomicCollapse kicked in. Thankfully Karma devoured his worthless bag of bones hopefully you are making millions from appraising (just like The Coach) while everyone else starves.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisal 89

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you were truly just an organization that JUST helped and defended appraisers, and were is selfless and independent as you claim, appraisers would flock to you. See, these are inconvenient facts that the AGA usually tries to gaslight everybody with to deflect criticism. Unless you think your colleagues are just stupid.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This is a great idea however NAA or the National Association of Appraisers already does this and does it quite well, so I would suggest instead trying to reinvent the wheel or another membership that we all get on board with NAA which is already established and has momentum and strong leadership as well instead of creating another appraiser organization (..)

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Appraisers didn’t cause that, but lots of poor appraisals were around. The result was FIRREA, with the hybrid state/federal licensing and regulation, USPAP (practically a duplicate of existing SREA/AI standards), the Appraisal Foundation, continuing ed, and enforcement. Appraisers didn’t cause this one either.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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BV Specialists

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The appraiser will review owners salaries and overall personnel compensation while making adjustments to normalize the data if necessary to bring it closer to competition in the industry. Ask your business appraiser if they have the personnel capable of completing an accredited M&E valuation along with an inventory analysis.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In my situation I got caught up in a HUD investigation after being reported vindictively by a disgruntled homeowner that claimed racism because I did not come in on a appraised value of his home for a refinance, that would make his refinance work. The HUD investigation found no evidence of any racial biases within my appraisal.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Was that really so hard appraisers? After 2 days on strike these dock workers will walk away with a pay increase of between 50 and 77 percent! You guys may want to rethink your strategy (or lack thereof).

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

What you don’t really want to admit is that you would really like an appraisal organization that aligns with your particular political ideals. That already exists (ASA, others), already has infrastructure and is already organized that is NOT the Appraisal Institute?

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AI appraisers pay for a designation yes, but they have to work for it complete courses and other things before they are designated they do not just pay a fee and get to put letters after their name. In reply to Flash.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The article stated; elected by the members / That’s good, finally appraisers could have a vote. In reply to Chase Pursley. DEI hiring practices. My vote, my opportunity; vanished into thin air.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Just went on a podcast the other day to talk about it (education requirements and training costs): “Appraiser Trainee or McDonalds – who’s paid more?” ” – [link] On #6, in my opinion, tech is outside the scope of an advocacy org (and I say that as an appraisal tech founder).

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

But beyond the good old boy reputation and the stated intent I will join and participate when I can see actual positive activity to initiate legal and political action against lending institutions who are complicit in controlling the appraisal industry and political influence being lobbied to promote true appraiser independence and rights.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

It’s frustrating but not surprising to see the ARCC’s report highlighting how some AMCs are taking up to 84% of the appraisal fee. This isn’t just unfair to us as appraisers but also to consumers who are being overcharged without seeing any real benefit.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With rates dropping appraisers have the power to hold the housing market by the throat. The difference between dock workers and appraisers off course being that dock workers have billiards. Dock workers lost 2 days work to reap a 66% pay increase!

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Course 101 was a Society of Real Estate Appraisers offering – before they merged with the AIREA to form the Appraisal Institute. Again I’ll say, the RICS is a truly professional organization that could be an option for American Certified Appraisers. In reply to JOHN W HAMILTON.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The real enemy of appraisers, and appraisal credibility. I’m not criticizing Josh and everyone’s efforts in that area. Just pointing out expectations may exceed realistic potential results. PS literally EVERY group still underestimates the influence of MISMO.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 31, 2024

According to the Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council, the median average AMC fee charged to borrowers was 65% of the appraisal fee.

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Compliance Appraisal 98

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I know David is passionate about appraisers rights and professionalism. In the ten years I’ve been affiliated with the American Guild of Appraisers (AGA) I’ve watched Coalitions come and go… with only a few of the original 29 surviving in any visible presence to this date. All it takes is money and memberships.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

IMO, this whole issue pits the AMC’s financial well-being(survival) against the financial benefits of being a mortgage lending appraiser. It’s not just separating out the appraisal fee cost from the total $ collected by the AMC. The separating out the appraisal fee will lower the profits(income) of the AMC.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I have been an appraiser for 25 years. I offered the appraisal world a glimpse at what the AI should have been from its inception. Why so many hate her or the thought of a real safe haven for all appraisers is beyond my comprehension. I am a disabled combat vet. I always speak my mind. I left when she was fired. Real simple.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The FHFA's expansion of appraisal waivers could have disastrous consequences, potentially undermining the integrity of the housing market.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

United Appraisers Network: a bold alternative to Appraisal Institute,, empowering appraisers nationwide to thrive in their profession.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The low fees in my opinion are mostly the individual appraiser’s own fault for excepting the low fees to begin with. My appraisal fees have gone up over the past 5 to 10 years just as all costs have.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Hey I think I’ll start an Appraisal organization.”. You just don’t want to hear them because they don’t align with your political views. Solution and suggestion number one: get a leadership group organized before you just randomly post.

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