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If you’re new to our blog, let me first say ‘Welcome!’ This blog is part four of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 4: Tips for a Successful Reconsideration of Value appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.
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She also serves as a blog contributor at Serenity Senior Care. You can also listen right here at Cleveland AppraisalBlog! . I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers. If you’re an appraiser, and you’re looking to join an appraisal organization, please check them out.
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Right now on our AppraisalBlog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value.
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AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. Communicating quickly with the lender is an issue with the appraisal process. I don’t see much written about appraisers and emails. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!!
Appraisers Share Their Best Tips for Working with AMCs. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. My comments: Read this blog post with practical tips from practicing appraisers. Reconsideration of value and Appraisers.
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Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Appraisers are still required to comply with USPAP when responding to an ROV request, including the confidential nature of assignment results. My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. Reconsideration of AppraisedValue.
8 Common Violations Made by Appraisers By Dan Bradley When it comes to appraisal non-compliance with USPAP, certain violations are, unfortunately, somewhat common… I have compiled this list based on many years of personal experience as a reviewer and a state regulator, as well as feedback I have received from other states’ enforcement agencies.
Yes, we’re talking about reconsideration of value (ROVs) and revision requests. We recognize that is not always the case, but that is a blog for another day. In 2022, the administration launched the interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).
Yes, we’re talking about reconsideration of value (ROVs) and revision requests. We recognize that is not always the case, but that is a blog for another day. In 2022, the administration launched the interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE).
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