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AQB adopts revised criteria
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation held its public meeting in Washington to discuss proposals and recommended changes made to the Fourth Exposure Draft of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.
Valuation Review spoke with The Appraisal Foundation’s Director of Appraisal Issues John Brenan and Appraiser Qualifications Board Chairman Mark Lewis who explained in detail what these changes mean.
Read on to find out more of what was decided at this meeting.
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Expert weighs in on hybrid appraisals, alternative methods
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Hybrid appraisals/alternative valuations may be arguably one of the most polarizing topics in the industry today.
Valuation Review reached out to Crisp Appraisal Service appraiser Bobby Crisp for his insight on this widely discussed topic.
Read on to find out what he told us.
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Specializing in agricultural valuation
Posted Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
When it comes to appraising agricultural properties, it is critical to have someone experienced who is assessing the value of farms and ranches, while understanding the complexity of agriculture.
Valuation Review reached out to a pair of experienced individuals who can speak to such agricultural complexities, while addressing the finance and banking industries.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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ASA announces staff promotions
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The American Society of Appraisers announced a few promotions for numerous headquarter staff, effective immediately. Read on to learn who has new assignments within the appraisal organization.
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REVAA names president
Posted Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
Pro Teck Valuation Services announced that Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer Jeff Dickstein has been elected president of the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association. Read on to learn more.
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BBG: Self-storage industry had banner 2017
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
New construction of self-storage facilities are sometimes known as eyesores of the commercial real estate market.
One commercial company, though, turned in a stunning performance in 2017.
Read on to learn more.
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Repealing fees not significant, REVAA says
Posted Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
In June 2017, there was a proposal to repeal the regulation requiring the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance to publish in the state register a survey of third-party appraisal fees.
Valuation Review reached out to Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association Executive Director Mark Schiffman for an explanation of the issue and its impact on appraisers.
Read on to find out what we were told.
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ASA studies new tax laws
Posted Date: Monday, January 22, 2018
The Business Valuation Committee of American Society of Appraisers is studying the new tax law to assess its impact on the valuation profession. Read on for more details.
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Bank signs agreement implementing Black Knight solution
Posted Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
Black Knight, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with M&T Bank to implement Black Knight’s Enterprise Business Intelligence solution to provide broader and deeper insight into the bank’s mortgage portfolio. Read on to learn more.
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Report: Owner perception of value dips after months of improvement
Posted Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
The gap between the value appraisers are determining for homes and what the homeowner’s expectations are widened in January.
This gap reflects a course reversal for the first time in eight months, according to The National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index.
Read on to learn more from this report.
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CoreLogic acquires eTech Solutions
Posted Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
CoreLogic announced the completion of the company’s acquisition of eTech Solutions Limited. Read on to learn more about this acquisition.
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Global DMS launches EVO-Commercial platform
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Global DMS launched its EVO-Commercial platform.
The launching took place at the MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo recently held in San Diego.
Read on to learn more.
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Should appraisers be doing hybrid assignments?-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Hybrid appraisals/alternative valuations may arguably be one of the most polarizing topics in the industry today.
Valuation Review continues its conversation with Crisp Appraisal Service appraiser Bobby Crisp for more insights on this widely discussed topic.
Read Part II of this feature to learn more.
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FHA appraisal training session announced
Posted Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
The Federal Housing Administration will conduct an appraisal training session March 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET), in Lanham, Md. Read on to learn more and to register for this special training.
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Agricultural valuation takes on many roles-Part II
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
When it comes to appraising agricultural properties, it is critical to have someone experienced who is placing the value on farms and ranches, while understanding the complexity of agriculture.
Valuation Review reached out to a pair of experienced individuals who can speak to such agricultural complexities, while addressing the finance and banking industries.
Read Part II of this feature to find out more.
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Tech device assists valuation experts on commercial items
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
A mobile app-based Texas community will connect dealers with valuation experts and buyers receiving cash offers used on inventory.
These mobile devices for commercial use will assist appraisers.
Read on to learn more.
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ASA announces courses
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
The American Society of Appraisers announced its “Allocating Components in Going Concerns Appraisals” course will be held April 12 through April 14 in Chicago. Read on for more details surrounding this course for appraisers.
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Greystone hires managing director
Posted Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Greystone has hired Marc Zimmet as a managing director in the Healthcare lending groupRead on to learn more.
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AQB considers virtual appraisals in requirements-Part II
Posted Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation held its public meeting in Washington.
Valuation Review spoke with The Appraisal Foundation’s John Brenan and the AQB's Mark Lewis about the takeaways.
Read Part II to find out what alternative experience proposals are under consideration.
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