Conference Coverage

At the 2022 National Association of Appraisers Conference and Trade Show, Valuation Review spoke with Fannie Mae Single Family Marketing Lead Associate Keisha Wilkinson.

From working with trainees to appraiser recruitment, Wilkinson touched on a variety of topics pertinent to the future of the appraisal industry.

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Attendees at October Research, LLC’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Orlando took time to build Comfort Kits for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida properties.

This is part of the company's annual "Make a Child Smile" program.

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The CEO of a mortgage fulfillment company, a Florida attorney and a data and analytics specialist were recognized by October Research, LLC at the 2022 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

The company handed out its annual awards for leadership, innovation, and philanthropy.

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At the 2022 National Association of Appraisers Conference & Trade Show in South Carolina, a panel of experts discussed some of the top errors and concerns appraisers will commit and deal with during the course of assignments.

Valuation Review caught up with one of the panelists for additional insight on this matter.

Read on to find out what we learned.

Valuation Review concludes its coverage of appraisal report writing from the 2022 National Association of Appraisers Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) in South Carolina.

Certified General Appraiser (North Carolina and Texas) and Certified Residential Appraiser (Louisiana) Diana Jacob gives us more insight as to what appraisers can expect when reports are written and ultimately turned in.

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Attendees at the 18th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Orlando, Fla., June 1-3, are in for a real treat.

NBA Hall-of-Famer and successful businessman Rick Barry will take center stage to deliver the keynote address.

Read on for a brief preview and more background regarding Barry.

At the 2022 National Association of Appraisers Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) in South Carolina, Certified General Appraiser (North Carolina and Texas) and Certified Residential Appraiser (Louisiana) Diana Jacob addressed the audience on the basics of report writing.

Appraisers were given a general overview and what pitfalls can be avoided.

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For the first time, the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) will feature collaborative workshops to help those in the title industry develop plans to attract talented employees, prevent wire fraud, improve their marketing strategy and increase diversity in their offices.

The 18^th annual NS3 is being held June 1-3 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. The Collaborative Workshops track will take place Thursday, June 2.

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In his presentation at the 2022 National Association of Appraisers Conference and Trade Show in South Carolina, “Why Do We Say What We Say: Rethinking the URAR,” Class Valuation Chief Appraiser John Dingeman shared areas of concern appraisers should take note of regarding the report.

In particular, the terminology used (written) can make all the difference.

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At the 2022 National Association of Appraisers Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) in South Carolina, some of the profession’s leading experts took questions from audience members to clarify matters concerning the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Valuation Review was in attendance to hear responses from the designated “Ask the Experts” panel presented by ACTS.

Read on to find out what the panel had to say.