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Valuation Review Edition
May 8, 2017
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Professionalism, report/technology usability a must
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The 2017 Valuation Expo in Orlando, Fla.,brought panels of experts addressing ways to make appraising a better and more profitable career. In Part I of this story, Property Interlink’s Josh Walitt and Bradford Technologies’ Jeff Bradford describe simple tools of the trade appraisers need to utilize to be successful. Read on to find out what they told us.
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TAF discusses Third Exposure Draft
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The Appraiser Qualifications Board has released its Third Exposure Draft and Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Valuation Review spoke with The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Issues Director John Brenan for further insight. Read on to find out what he told us.
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LRES executive provides 2017 selling guide updates
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Wynetta Byers, a chief appraiser at LRES, talked to Valuation Review about the 2017 Fannie Mae Selling Guide updates and the new opportunities appraisers have regarding the proper performance of property inspections. Read on to find out what she told us in Part I of this story.
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Alternative reports provide opportunities
Posted Date: Monday, April 24, 2017
There’s no such thing as alternative appraisal reports – just appraisal assignments with a different Scope of Work. A new breed of appraisal reports is opening doors for appraisers in markets that were typically dominated by other types of valuations such as BPOs. During the 2017 Valuation Expo in Orlando, Fla., one industry expert discussed alternative reports and the opportunities they provide for appraisers. Read on to find out what he told the audience.
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Summit Valuations president chosen for education role
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Summit Valuations announced that its president was recently chosen to participate in a college class activity to benefit University of San Diego international students, according to the company’s release. Read on to learn more about this assignment.
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Waiver of appraisal condition leads to acquisition
Posted Date: Monday, March 20, 2017
CPCM Acquisition, Inc. announced that it is waiving the appraisal condition for its previously announced tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Read on to learn more about this transaction.
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New AI book addresses mobile home value
Posted Date: Monday, April 17, 2017
As more homebuyers search for affordable housing, mobile homes and RVs are expected to see an increase in interest. A new publication from the Appraisal Institute can help appraisers navigate the unique nature of valuing such products. Read on to learn more.
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Former Fannie manager joins new group
Posted Date: Monday, April 17, 2017
The StoneHill Group announced it has hired a new quality control manager, according to a press release. Read on to find out who this person is and what specific responsibilities are involved with the position.
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Commercial Corner: Lender fees can be challenging
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
There continues to be many hurdles for the appraiser. In commercial work, there may even be more obstacles to be aware of. Valuation Review sought the insight of one veteran commercial appraiser on what’s in store for those looking beyond residential work. Read on to hear what she told us.
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Liability case a reminder about protective language
Posted Date: Monday, April 24, 2017
On Jan. 4, 2017, the Washington Supreme Court, in the case RockRock Group v. Value Logic, denied a petition for review of a lower appellate court’s earlier decision upholding a judgment in favor of the appraisers. The outcome of this case highlights the importance for appraisers of using protective language regarding intended users and intended use of appraisals in their reports. Valuation Review reached out to the legal expert involved in the case for his insight on this matter. Read on to find out what we were told.
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ABA testimony provides farm bill perspective
Posted Date: Monday, April 10, 2017
The American Bankers Association testified before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, offering the banking industry’s perspective on the current Farm Bill, its impact on agricultural lending and necessary changes in the 2018 Farm Bill. Read on for more details.
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New app streamlines field inspection process
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Valuation Review caught up with Bradford Technologies’ CEO Jeff Bradford at the 2017 Valuation Expo in Orlando, Fla. who shared the many advantages of the company’s new mobile inspection app. Read on to find out what he told us.
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NS3 Preview: Blockchain brings security, efficiency, speed
Posted Date: Monday, May 8, 2017
Businesspeople not only want things done quickly, but efficiently and securely. At the 2017 National Settlement Services Summit in San Antonio, Texas, June 7-9, one industry leader will introduce and explain new technology that may revolutionize the real estate industry. Read on for a brief summary of what you’ll hear in San Antonio.
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Texas appraisal district in transition
Posted Date: Monday, May 8, 2017
The Cameron Appraisal District in Texas is undergoing changes. After nearly 15 years, the board of directors has appointed a new chief appraiser after the previous chief appraiser announced his retirement. Read on to learn more.
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NS3 Preview: Effective marketing strategies, and more
Posted Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
Every business needs a good marketing strategy to survive. Attendees at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in San Antonio, Texas, will learn from two title experts about ways to stay on top of the trends, including at least 10 marketing ideas. The session is one of a number of business-building educational seminars slated for NS3 this year. Read on for more.
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FHA appraisal training session announced
Posted Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
The Federal Housing Administration will conduct a free appraisal training session in San Juan, PR. Read on for details and registration information.
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NS3 Preview: Lenders welcome agents to eWorld
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
For years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has urged the adoption of eMortgages and eClosings as a way to make the mortgage process more understandable, more transparent and more efficient for consumers. Read on for more details.
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