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Should appraisers pay to be on an AMC’s approved appraiser list? Is this one way to get new clients? If an AMC solicited you, would you check it out? Now, I work for some AMCs that, frankly, you might not choose to work for. That’s fine. It’s a...
(This is an edited version of a podcast Mike Brunson and I had on the topic of evaluations. Mike is a state-certified general real estate appraiser in Nevada and Arizona, an SRA who specializes in damages and their impact on real estate values. He recently received his Masters Degree...
Fortunately, many of the experiences I have had with real estate agents like South Florida Homefinders who offers luxury homes for sale in Florida have been professional and pleasurable. However, there have been times when I have encountered agents who are somewhat contentious. There have also...
It was recently brought to my attention, by a reputable appraiser I might add, that the use of third-party inspectors may be a violation of USPAP. Or more specifically, that an appraiser relying on a third-party inspector for information (without knowing their name), may be a violation of...
One of my passions is helping my fellow appraisers save time and make things more efficient for their appraisal flow. As a fee appraiser, I realize that time does indeed equal money. If I can complete an appraisal faster (without cutting quality), I can do more appraisals over...
One of the hottest topics right now in the appraisal world is that of non-lender work. I am probably asked a question concerning non-lender appraisals a couple of times per week, at least. “How do I do more work for attorneys?” “How do I go about marketing to...
