Appraiserblogs

MARCH 8, 2021

The Appraisal Foundation has issued an exposure draft for Advisory Opinion (AO) 16. Advisory Opinion 16 is Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development and Reporting. Unlike other exposure drafts, the text of the AO opinion has been rewritten.

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

property inspections), or prepare for retirement. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser. You might be looking to grow your business, delegate tasks (e.g.,

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McKissock

AUGUST 6, 2021

To become a licensed appraiser , most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a certain number of hours of experience before you can appraise real property on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice appraiser or registered appraiser.

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McKissock

JANUARY 4, 2022

However, these are the general guidelines you’ll need to follow to meet the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria. Real estate appraiser qualification criteria. Hours required include specific curriculum courses and hours — please see the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for details.

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McKissock

MAY 14, 2023

for mortgage financing purposes or tax assessment appeal purposes) Identification/brief description of the property appraised Real property interest appraised (e.g., fee simple, leased fee, etc.) population, news articles, economic data, internet searches, etc.)

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Nonetheless, it would be prudent for appraisers to refresh or develop their knowledge on appraising REO properties.”. Over the past several years, the single largest source of business for real property appraisers has been residential mortgage lending, specifically mortgage refinances. Paul, Minn.).

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DataMaster

MARCH 17, 2021

With two weeks to go until the deadline for comment submissions, we urge all appraisers to make their voice heard. This Opinion addresses Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development Reporting. Advisory Opinion 16.

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McKissock

AUGUST 21, 2020

It’s also a good idea to review the appraisal reporting requirements. USPAP STANDARD 2 clearly states the minimum content requirements for reporting a real property appraisal. Reporting the scope of work is required in all appraisal reports, but it is especially critical in limited scope appraisal assignments.

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Real Quantum

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Have good moral character; Be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser (or meet equivalency). Hold bachelor’s degree or higher (or be a Certified General Real Property Appraiser). In summary, being able to motivate your commercial appraisal team requires effort, but that effort is always worth it.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Appraisal industry insiders tend to agree that 2022 will generally be a good year for appraisers. As real property appraisers look ahead to the new year, we wanted to know where they plan to focus their efforts and what they will strive to achieve. ” Here’s what they said.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

When it comes to appraisal violations , certain minor violations are very common. In this article, I outline several examples of less serious breaches of development STANDARD 1 and reporting STANDARD 2—and a few other types of violations, too. Failure to disclose appraisal assistance. It has been updated slightly.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To become a licensed appraiser , most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a certain number of hours of experience before you can appraise real property on your own. Many states have different titles for trainees, such as apprentice appraiser or registered appraiser.

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Empire Appraisal Group

AUGUST 12, 2021

Because dwelling size matters to everyone in the transaction—buyers, sellers, agents, appraisers, and lenders—it makes sense to encourage the understanding and use of industry-accepted terms to define size. Single-family Housing Policy Handbook from the Department of Housing & Urban Development (PDF, see page 578).

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McKissock

MAY 18, 2021

It is highly recommended that an appraiser share what he or she did not do as well as what he or she did do in performing the appraisal. The scope of work must disclose the extent the property was inspected. Failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance is a common violation.

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2019

This dichotomy between the perceived value of the property and the one reflected in the appraisal can lead to many issues when selling or refinancing. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property. How can building owners ensure that green features are reviewed in an appraisal?

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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DataMaster

MARCH 17, 2021

With two weeks to go until the deadline for comment submissions, we urge all appraisers to make their voice heard. This Opinion addresses Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development Reporting.

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DataMaster

MARCH 17, 2021

With two weeks to go until the deadline for comment submissions, we urge all appraisers to make their voice heard. This Opinion addresses Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development Reporting. Advisory Opinion 16.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Want to know which CE courses are trending right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to online appraisal classes and a variety of professional development videos, checklists, and other resources. Appraisal of Owner-Occupied Commercial Properties.

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McKissock

AUGUST 4, 2022

Disciplinary complaints are a hot topic these days with appraisers. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A: The standard model for taking on a trainee is on-the-job training, developing individuals by letting them learn by doing. Supervisory appraisers should enhance the trainee’s experience with off-the-job training, through conferences, courses, and so on—and this is where education providers get involved.

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Walitt Solutions

MAY 24, 2024

So, the contract price changing does not require the appraiser to consider this situation a new assignment.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Tip #5: Hire a professional Ohio real estate appraiser to assess the Columbus, Ohio commercial property for sale before signing. In addition to hiring an attorney, assemble a team of experts, particularly professional commercial property appraisers to assess the property prior to signing. 1031 Exchanges.

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McKissock

AUGUST 11, 2020

Imagine if you don’t have a good workfile, and a complaint is filed, and you retrieve the workfile and take a look at it and think, “What was I doing when I did this appraisal? There should be enough information in your workfile so that you know exactly what you were thinking when you developed and reported that opinion of value.

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Real Quantum

JUNE 8, 2022

The experience and education needed for MAI designation exceed the requirements for state certification, and this is why professionals certified as MAIs are widely considered to be the leading experts in the field of real estate appraisals. Because of this, an MAI designation sets career options much higher for those who pursue it.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 12, 2024

Expertise Professionals strive for proficiency in their field, continually enhancing their knowledge through education, webinars and personal development efforts. At the center lies this crucial inquiry: Are only essential requirements included in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Due to the shortage of review appraisers (exacerbated by low fees and time pressures), tens of thousands of poorly created appraisals were accepted without receiving adequate review. Many appraisers were bragging about their ability to fill out two or three appraisal forms a day and receive no call-backs from lenders. .

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. After graduation he worked for USAA in Real Estate Development. George founded Columbia Institute and was its president, from 1992 to 2018 , a school for continuing education of Real Estate Appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 9, 2024

Understanding Market Value Market value is the most frequently sought value in real property appraisals and can have various definitions. Most often, it is defined as the most probable price a property should sell for under typical conditions. 31, 2024.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This also opens the door for pushback on related changes, such as the expansion of the Nondiscrimination rule of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, or the addition of valuation bias education to the Real Property, to the extent that either of these would include content that goes beyond what exists in statute already.

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