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Understanding good relations with AMCs
Posted Date: Monday, February 20, 2017
A more harmonious rapport between the appraiser and the AMC would certainly go a long way in helping to bring the valuation industry together. Valuation Review sought insight on this matter from Appraisal Logistics President Frank Danna. Read on to hear what he had to say.
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Organizations provide clarity on new credential
Posted Date: Monday, February 13, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers, The American Institute of CPAs and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors are offering a new credential that will enhance the quality, consistency and transparency of fair value measurement results in financial reporting. Valuation Review spoke with Empire Valuation Consultants’ William Johnston about the process.
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Six figure business is within your grasp
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Though they may not realize it, appraisers have the power to increase their businesses on a daily basis. The question is will they take the initiative to make that happen? Appraiser Insider Mastermind’s Roy Meyer built out a six figure appraisal business from the ground up in a new market area in less than six months, and he’s working on doing it again in another city. How? Read on to find out.
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USPAP compliance in litigation
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
There always seems to be some confusion regarding what USPAP requires from appraisers. In matters of litigation, there needs to be clarity. Veteran appraiser and court-appointed expert witness Jay E. Fishman talked to Valuation Review about how to handle uncertainty when USPAP and litigation collide. Read on to hear what he told us.
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Fannie clarifies policy on trainees
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2017-01 provides important updates appraisers need to know as they go about their business. Read on to learn what Fannie said to clarify its position on allowing appraiser trainees to complete property inspections.
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New rules on profiting from collectible sales
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The American Society of Appraisers announced that the California legislature passed AB 1570 in its previous session. The bill requires individuals who are “principally in the business of selling or offering for-sale collectibles” to provide consumers with detailed certificates of authenticity when they sell an autographed item. Read on to learn more.
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New AI book details rural property valuation
Posted Date: Monday, February 20, 2017
The American landscape is changing and rural communities are changing as well, yet there is a void in the current literature of rural property appraisal, according to a new book by the Appraisal Institute. Read on for more details about this publication.
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‘Significant’ knowledge needed to do job
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
With small companies dotting the commercial appraisal landscape, finding a position as a trainee can be difficult. How then can an appraiser get the experience needed to do complex commercial assignments? Valuation Review spoke to an executive from Ard Appraisal Co. about that challenge, and more.
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Accurate Group, LendingQB partner up
Posted Date: Monday, February 20, 2017
Accurate Group and LendingQB announced a strategic partnership that will provide users of the LendingQB loan origination system with streamlined access to Accurate Group’s appraisal, title and compliance products. Read on to learn more about these services.
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LRES launches comprehensive lien alert solution
Posted Date: Monday, February 20, 2017
LRES announced the launching of a complete lien alert solution system, enabling servicers to stay informed with the latest updates on their loan inventory. Read on to learn more.
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State agency warns of ‘phishing scheme’
Posted Date: Monday, February 20, 2017
On Jan. 31, the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers issued guidance to appraisers across the country who received emails stating that a complaint had been filed against their practice known as a “phishing scheme.” Read on to learn more and how appraisers can avoid falling into the trap.
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Report: Value opinions growing apart
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
The gap between homeowner estimates and appraiser opinions grew larger in January, according to the Quicken Loans National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI) report. Read on to learn more from this report.
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January home sales show increase
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Ten-X has released its latest Residential Real Estate Nowcast, indicating recent existing home sales to be increasing within the market to begin 2017, the company announced. Read on to learn more.
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Veros offers new enhancements
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Veros Real Estate Solutions announced its Sapphire valuation management platform now is available through Ellie Mae’s Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution. Read on to learn more about this system and its value to appraisers.
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Fannie adds NotaryCam on list of tech providers
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
NotaryCam, Inc. announced that the company is now listed on Fannie Mae's list of eMortgage technology solution providers. Read on to find out more information.
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Conference: Valuation Expo provides guidance along appraisal path
Posted Date: Monday, March 20, 2017
Florida’s Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel was the site of the 2017 fall Valuation Expo. Valuation Review was in attendance for this three-day conference seeking information and news most important to appraisers such as making the profession great again, appraisal quality, the role of the appraiser in the 21st Century and emerging appraisal issues. Read on to learn more.
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