The time is almost up to post your comments on Town Hall concerning the Hybrid Appraisals Guidance Document. Virginia is on the forefront of the issue and the comments will help shape the Virginia Real Estate Appraisal Board’s decision concerning these products. From what we have observed in the comments, public trust and credibility… Read More »
Just when you put something into long term memory, it reappears. VaCAP was informed the Court case Skapinetz vs CoesterVMS.com has been decided. The Judge has ordered summary judgement in favor of Mark Skapinetz on all counts. See the court order summary below Thank You for Being Part of VaCAP!
What is it going to take for every appraiser to comment on Town Hall concerning the proposed Guidance Document on hybrid appraisals? Even if you have no intentions of ever completing a hybrid appraisal, it is important for you to place a comment on Town Hall concerning the document and these questionable products. If appraisers… Read More »
The Subcommittee on Housing Community Development and Insurance: “What’s Your Home Worth? A Review of the Appraisal Industry” The speakers are: David S. Bunton, President of The Appraisal Foundation Stephen S. Wagner Senior Appraiser of Terzo & Bologna, Inc. on behalf of the Appraisal Institute Jeff Dickstein, Chief Compliance Office of Pro Teck Valuation Services… Read More »
Only a few days left to post your comments concerning the hybrid appraisal document on Town Hall. VaCAP can not express enough the importance for each appraiser to voice their opinions. This is our profession and each of us, individually and collectively, are the best ones to advocate for the profession. If you will not… Read More »
We are entering week 4 of the comment period on the proposed hybrid guidance document. With only 1 week to go, please post your comments now. As of this writing, only 11 comments have been posted. What are you waiting for? A hybrid appraisal proposed guidance document has been posted for public comment. As most… Read More »
VaCAP and 27 other State Appraisal Organizations reached out to the House Finance Services Committee concerning the upcoming Subcommittee meeting entitled “What’s Your Home Worth,? A Review of the Appraisal Industry” on June 20th. The Network stresses the most qualified to testify on the appraisal profession is an appraiser. The letter also outlines some of… Read More »
Who is Up to the Task? Each day we are encountering agents and broker who are unaware of hybrid appraisals. We need to educate them on these products and the risks associated with them. VaCAP is officially challenging you. For the next 10 days, we challenge you to educate 1 person per day about hybrid… Read More »
This guy wanted to help one of our members measure a house. From the angry homeowner who is chasing you because you took a picture of his house to unwanted helpers like the guy in the picture, we never know what we will encounter out in the field. This time of year, snakes and other… Read More »
VaCAP Membership Renewal Time Your Membership to VaCAP is expiring on June 30, 2019. New member and renewal yearly dues remain at $84 per year. VaCAP represents Virginia appraisers as one of the leading coalitions within the Network of State Appraisal Organizations, currently 31 members strong. We are members of the Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council,… Read More »