Appraiser News

There is no question that bias and diversity remain a focus within the appraisal profession, as is the declining number of appraisers.

Valuation Review recently discussed these matters and others with Appraisal Institute (AI) President Rodman Schley.

Read on for more of our follow-up conversation with the AI president.

Valuation Review had a follow-up conversation with 50-year veteran appraiser Alexander “Sandy” Grice.

He relayed more stories about his extensive career, more unusual properties to find a way to determine value for, and what he has always liked about appraising.

Read on for more.

Thomas Greco, CEO of Hilco Commercial Industrial, announced Michelle Moreno has recently joined the Hilco’s corporate finance team as managing director. Read on to learn more.

Nations Lending increased the size of its California footprint with a new branch in Walnut Creek. The branch will be led by Brian Paris, who comes to Nations from BluPrint Home Loans, a residential mortgage lender headquartered in Encinitas, Calif. Read on to learn more.

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announced that nominations for the organization’s Rising Stars Award, which will be handed out at this year’s 2021 ASA International Appraisers Conference in Las Vegas, are officially open. Read on to find out how you can submit your nominations to the ASA.

CoreLogic Valuations Principal George Paquette and Chief Appraiser Shawn Telford sat down with Valuation Review to give a better understanding of appraisal waivers.

Is it a case of the lesser the complex assignment, the more one can get a waiver?

Read on for the answer to that question, and others from our experts.

Digital GLA and sketch automation represents a revolution in property data collection, which is of utmost importance for appraisers moving forward.

Valuation Review spoke with Clear Capital’s Innovation Labs Executive Vice President Jeff Allen, who outlined the many facets this technology offers appraisers.

Read on for more information.

Mortgage Network, Inc. announced that Mark Rowe has joined the company’s Burlington, Mass. branch as a loan officer Read on to learn more. 

Gridiron Capital, LLC said it has acquired Class Valuation.

Gridiron Capital said it will partner with and support Class Valuation’s management team as they continue to execute on a shared vision for growth and strategic innovation within the residential valuation services industry.

Read on to learn more about this key industry acquisition.

Valuation Review caught up with Appraisal Institute (AI) President Rodman Schley, who gave much praise to the work AI has done during these difficult times of a pandemic.

He also shared his thoughts on future technologies appraisers can utilize to enhance the profession.

Read on for more of our conversation with Schley.