Tag Archives: Appraisal Practice

Crazy Dumb Things

Well who said 2020 would be a nice calm year for appraisers?  VaCAP has been receiving messages from appraisers about some of the crazy dumb stuff lenders and amcs are doing. What is scary is the things we are hearing are very reminiscent of 12-15 years ago. A long time VaCAP member forwarded an appraisal… Read More »

Great News to Share

Last week we shared with you Congresswoman Maxine Waters and  Congressman William Lacy Clay requested a formal study/investigation into Title XI (FIRREA) and the recent dilution of its intent by the Federal Agencies. VaCAP has learned GAO has agreed to complete the study. The Network of State Coalitions has sent the following to their state… Read More »

Hybrids and the State Appraisal Board

Some are for and some are opposed. It is a business decision on which types of assignments you choose to accept.  If you choose to complete a hybrid or bifurcated appraisal, you need to pay attention and ask yourself a few questions.  Is the fee I am receiving for completing this assignment reasonable for the … Read More »

AMC Sucker Punches Appraisers

  Class Valuation sucker punches appraisers! Class Valuations has been celebrating completing 1,000,000 orders and sent a Tweet thanking their clients and staff. There is no mention of the boots on the ground licensed professional appraisers who actually completed those appraisals. Is this the true feelings of Class Valuations? Do they not realize not one… Read More »

USPAP Class Registration Extended

VaCAP has extended the registration for our USPAP Classes in February until 6:00 PM Sunday January 26th Lunch is provided by VaCAP in Virginia Beach  and First Bank is providing lunch in Abingdon We can not guarantee you seat if you miss the deadline, so register now.  This is an AQB approved required course taught… Read More »

Breaking News: Warning to Appraisers

Your Personal Information is Being Sent to Multiple Unknown Companies by Amrock! VaCAP has learned this morning Amrock, a nationwide appraisal management company, has sent the personal and financial information of their appraisal panel to a third party to issue 1099’s. Sadly, this company in turn has sent your personal and financial information to another… Read More »

What Are We?

2019 is winding down with just a few days remaining.  As we reflect on the past, the changes we have seen and the growth we have endured, our hearts are warmed with the accomplishments we have obtained. Appraisers are no longer sitting back and letting others dictate our future. Have we won every battle, no;… Read More »

USPAP On Steroids with Maureen Sweeney

Tired of the same old educational offerings by the same instructors? Are you bored with online classes with no real learning?   Announcing…. Drum Roll Please…   USPAP 2020-2021 on Steroids with Maureen Sweeney   Anyone who has ever met Maureen or heard her speak knows just how passionate she is about the profession.  Boring… Read More »