Category Archives: Appraiser Education

Survey Says – Bifurcation is a DUD!

“It’s a dud” is the unofficial results on bifurcated appraisals from the OREP / WorkingRE  Magazine Appraisal Bifurcation Survey  In the print edition of Working RE Magazine that is hitting your mailbox now, an overwhelming majority of appraisers want nothing to do with these products. Less than 10% of the respondents stated they were open… Read More: Survey Says – Bifurcation is a DUD! »

Hybrid Appraisal = $2,500 Fine to Appraiser

If you still believe a hybrid or bifurcated appraisal is USAP compliant, you may want to take a look at the article and disciplinary action posted on AppriasersBlogs today.  An appraiser who completed a hybrid appraisal was fined $2,500 by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisal Board for 23 violations. Yes you read that correctly, 23… Read More: Hybrid Appraisal = $2,500 Fine to Appraiser »

Explosive News: DOJ Goes after CoreLogic!

The Department of Justice has sent a Civil Information Demand  (CID) notice to CoreLogic. The CID  requires CoreLogic turn over documents and answer questions.   The article by Rob Hahn explains that the case revolves around not only the search features of the MLS systems, but the contracts and agreements on the use of MLS data… Read More: Explosive News: DOJ Goes after CoreLogic! »

Who is Doing My Appraisal?

Real Property Valuation Forum: Who is Doing My Appraisal? How Remote Valuation Could Affect Your Transactions. Tuesday, May 14, 20191:00 PM–3:00 PM  Location: Marriott Wardman Park, Virginia Suite, Lobby Level   REALTORS® LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS & TRADE EXPO  MAY 13-18, 2019  WASHINGTON, DC Description Who is doing my appraisal?! How remote valuation could affect your transactions. Desktop or hybrid appraisals… Read More: Who is Doing My Appraisal? »

What Should an Appraiser Do?

You have accepted an appraisal assignment for a purchase. Your client is the lender. Upon reviewing the sales contract, the following preprinted language is in the sales contract: “This contract is not contingent upon the Property being valued at an Appraised Value according to the Lender’s appraisal or other appraisal as agreed upon by the… Read More: What Should an Appraiser Do? »

Is This Fraud or What?

Is the Welcome Mat Down and the Door Opened Wide for Fraud? “What Appraisers Need to Know about Property Data Collection” is a topic of discussion in the latest Fannie Mae Newsletter.  The article describes how property data is being collected and being sent to Fannie Mae to determine the type of valuation that is… Read More: Is This Fraud or What? »