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Is the appraisal process color-blind?

Housing Wire

Recently, at an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre , President Biden announced the launch of a new interagency task force to root out what it calls inequity in the appraisal industry. For decades there have been efforts to reduce or eliminate any bias or influence in appraising.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. On a more positive side, I have done thousands of drive by appraisals since 1986.

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Appraisers: Advice On Staying Current

Appraisal Today

If this seems overwhelming to you or other post-licensing appraisers, it is not your fault. Almost all had poor training and classes. I was unable to refer wannabes to professional associations as they only wanted classes for members, not for new appraiser. But many people dont even know what appraisers do.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. They provide CMAs, etc.,

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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

AmeriMac

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. While most people are familiar with the concept of an appraiser, many may not be aware of the important role that AMCs play in the appraisal process.

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What is a Complex Residential Property?

Appraisal Today

Chance is shedding light on the troubling ways in which certain AMCs have come to wield significant power and influence over the appraisal process, often to the detriment of both appraisers and the public. A University of Texas-trained lawyer and activist called Zixta Q.

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? Aloft is a start-up ‘appraisal company’ and a licensed AMC in Washington. 4 ways to get only the FREE email newsletters and NOT the ad-only emails.