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This wiki is a compilation of business tools, software and services that might be helpful to real estate appraisers in North America - feel free to add any RELEVANT sites, services and so on that will benefit professional real estate appraisers.
Appraisal Standards Board seeks input on USPAP The Appraisal Standards Board is asking appraisers to comment on their proposed revisions to USPAP. Potential changes for the 2010-2011 verstion of USPAP include the following subjects: definition of Signature, definition of Jurisdictional Exception, the ETHICS RULE, and the COMPETENCY RULE http://www.harriscompanyrec.com/appraisalappraiserstandards.pdf commercial appraiser, commercial appraisal Read Full Story
Washington Mutual (appraisal value) Contact a lawyer listed on LawyersandSettlements.com. <p>https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/submit_form.html?label=washington-mutual-mortgage-controlled-appraisal<br /> Washington Mutual<br /> Please click here for a free evaluation of your case<br /> There is currently an investigation against Washington Mutual (WaMu) and First American Corporation in connection with home mortgages made by WaMu. The investigation concerns allegations that First American... Read Full Story
New IRS Appraisal Guidance IRS Appraiser, Trust Appraiser, Commercial Appraiser The IRS has released guidance on appraisers and appraisals, giving direction on the reforms enacted with the Pension Reform Act, which was signed into law on 8/17/06 . The IRS will accept appraisals done before 8/17/06 if they meet the IRS rules in place before the new law passed. View or download the guidance here . IRS Appraiser, Trust Appraiser, Commercial Appraiser http://www.harriscompanyrec.com... Read Full Story
As the Olympics wind down, I can't help but question how subjective the judging is in so many sports - from synchronized swimming to gymnastics. Sure there are sports like pole vaulting or the marathon where the winner is pretty cut & dry. But the minute differences in the diving performances of the gold, silver and bronze winners are pretty hard to distinguish.
Real Estate Appraisers are a bit like Olympic Judges. They follow a set criteria and base their numbers on many factors... Read Full Story
Are you planning to sell your Halifax home, but aren't sure of its' true market value? Engaging the services of an experienced Halifax home appraisal professional may be just what the doctor ordered. Unless you are monitoring the real estate market on a regular basis, determining the true market value of your home can be a mind numbing process. Often times homeowners are surprised to discover their home's market value is higher than expected, in which case the cost of the Halifax home... Read Full Story
Appraisal Fee Proposal, JV or Sub Contracting Opportunity Appraisal Fee Proposal, JV or Sub Contracting Opportunity The Harris Company, REA/C is in the process of responding to a RFP issued by the Orange County Fire Authority. The scope of work involves 64 properties and their CONTENT within the Orange County Area for insurance purposes. Individual and firms interest in a JV of Sub Contracting Opportunity should respond to harris_curtis@sbcglobal.net ASAP, the proposal is due by October 21... Read Full Story
This information was compiled from the AppraisalWorld Residential Survey. As members join, they are asked for information about their profession and personal demographics. These results reflect the demographics of a typical residential appraiser. Gender Breakdown As you probably suspect, the appraisal profession is heavily dominated by men-almost 4 out 5. Age Breakdown Note that the age groups are almost evenly divided. Appraisers in their 40s represent 30%, appraisers in their 50s make... Read Full Story
The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) has just issued their July 2008 USPAP Q&A - Download July_2008_QA.pdf with the following questions/topics:
Electronic Report Delivery
Can Appraisers Perform "Comp Check" Assignments?
Can Appraisers Perform "Comp Check" Assignments for Free?
Is Disclosure of a Free "Comp Check" Assignment Required? T.J. McCarthy, of T.J. McCarthy & Associates , Tinley Park, IL has the following assessment of the ASB's most recent Q&A. The following is being... Read Full Story
AUTHOR: Patrick Egger is a Certified General Appraiser located in Las Vegas, NV. He teaches continuing education classes on the housing market, appraisal issues for real estate agents and appraisers. Click on Outside The Boxes for a collection of Patrick's articles on Appraisal Scoop! What would make things better for housing, lenders and appraisers? I am not talking about "quick fixes" for long-standing issues, FIRREA (Financial Institutions Reform Recovery and Enforcement Act) and... Read Full Story
Appraisal Resources Contact: Chip Kraus (517) 335-9755 Agency: Transportation **Independant Fee Appraisers must possess the appropriate license and be able to prove their qualifications when completing appraisals for projects with State and Federal funding. Contact AERO if there is a question regarding appraiser licensing or qualifications. ***All appraisals must comply with USPAP and be consistent with the MDOT appraisal requirements. If federal funds are used to acquire property then... Read Full Story
