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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

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More significantly, loanDepot.com agreed to an extensive revamping of: (a) its reconsideration of value practices; (b) fair housing/non-discrimination training requirements; (c) statistical tracking of appraisal outcomes; and (d) training and contractual requirements for AMCs and appraisers. Avoid pessimistic people.

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Freddie Mac Appraisal Advice

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For typical assignments, I see more errors in 2-4 appraisals than I do in any other kind of property type, including vacant residential land (proposed construction requiring an as is and prospective value are not “typical” in my book of definitions). A Reality Check Southernmost House in Continental U.S. Worth reading.

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Are Appraisers Professionals?

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I was first trained as a scientist, starting with my high school biology class. I have always been a professional appraiser since I started in 1975, trained at an assessor’s office to do what is in this article. What about a degree in another field that did not include any appraisal-related training? I got it for MLS access.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

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Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Click here to listen to Tim Andersen, MAI’s podcast, “Reconsiderations of Value: Satan’s Own Seed, Right?” The post Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers appeared first on Appraisal Today. By Greg Stephens, SRA, AI-RRS.