Category Archives: News

Virginia Appraiser Board Reaffirms Commitment to Appraiser Independence, Denies Reconsideration Request

At the June 24, 2026 Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board Meeting an attorney representing  Financial Asset Services and Brandon Sison asked the Board to reconsider the discipline ruled by the Board at the March 16, 2026 meeting. Neither Financial Asset Services or Brandon Sison were present. On March 16, 2026, The Virginia Real Estate Appraiser… Read More: Virginia Appraiser Board Reaffirms Commitment to Appraiser Independence, Denies Reconsideration… »

Suspended – AMC & Chief Review Appraiser

An Appraisal Management Company has one purpose, to be an unbiased third-party middleman between the lender and the appraiser. Their sole purpose is to eliminate undue pressure on the appraiser; to insure appraiser independence.  This is mandated in both Federal and State Statutes throughout the country. When you provide pressure, threaten a complaint to the… Read More: Suspended – AMC & Chief Review Appraiser »

Your Feedback is Requested

A few days ago the Appraisal Regulation Compliance Council shared a very important matter in which all appraisers need to comment: From ARCC’s website: “The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) has proposed the Appraisal Subcommittee Enforcement Authority Rule, which seeks to expand its authority. Public input is critical to determine whether this expansion is the solution or… Read More: Your Feedback is Requested »

When Things Go Unchecked…..

Last month marked the 7-year anniversary of Appraiser Fest. The conference was truly like nothing that had been done before. It was organized by appraisers for appraisers. The agenda was more about bringing the profession together and protecting the public trust. Appraiser Fest was not about promoting the profit of others at the expense of… Read More: When Things Go Unchecked….. »

Don’t Leave Him to the Sharks

A fellow appraiser is in need of your assistance. Many of you may have heard a Maryland Appraiser, Shane Lanham is the defendant in a law suite for a “low opinion of value based on the race of the homeowner.”  Shane is counter suing the accuser for defamation as this has been a very publicized… Read More: Don’t Leave Him to the Sharks »

USPAP UPDATE CLASS

The County of Henrico is sponsoring a USPAP UPDATE class on April 8th. There are only 10 seats left and VaCAP has been asked to help fill the class. This class is a live-on-line class and will meet CE requirements. If you are interested, please complete the registration below and email it to CAR175@Henrico.us. Registration… Read More: USPAP UPDATE CLASS »

It’s Just Responsible Journalism

The local television station WWBT, NBC 12 in the Richmond market is airing a story on Thursday February 22 during the 6:00 News Broadcast about racial bias in real estate appraisals.  We know this is not a new topic and previous stories that have aired have been extremely one sided and not from the appraiser’s… Read More: It’s Just Responsible Journalism »

New Legislation Impacting Appraisers

  House Bill 53 has been introduced into the 2024 Virginia General Assembly, directly impacting Virginia Real Estate Appraisers. The legislation introduced by R. Lee Ware places a statute of limitations for damages against appraisers and appraisal management companies at 5 years.     SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED: Actions against real estate appraisers or appraisal management… Read More: New Legislation Impacting Appraisers »