08/30/2021 As real estate appraisers we can have some tough assignments. It can be a tough job, that if you practice ethically, can take a toll on you. Folks are often upset, with compliments coming few and far between most especially in mortgage use transactions. With that in mind, I wanted to start sharing someContinue reading “Real Value”
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For Your Consideration, A Review
In light of the recent, or rather ongoing, attacks on several members and staff at the Appraisal Institute (AI), I wanted to offer some perspective on the accusations and conjecture that has been offered over the last couple of weeks. As the author of these blogs is an appraiser, and this deals with the largestContinue reading “For Your Consideration, A Review”
The Appraisers Advocate Podcast
I was invited onto Tim Andersen’s podcast recently. I hope you enjoy it. https://theappraisersadvocate.com/2020/04/02/going-green-with-woody-fincham-taa-podcast-025/
USGBC Releases Top 10 States For LEED Building
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced its list of Top 10 States for LEED green building. My own home state, Virginia, is number seven. Thanks to Sandra Adomatis for the information.
Reply From The Appraisal Foundation
I am currently attending the Collateral Risk Network meeting in Sarasota, Fl but I wanted to post up a reply sent out from TAF this morning. I will have some follow up later in the day as time permits, but I wanted to get this out as it was sent to me directly. The linkContinue reading “Reply From The Appraisal Foundation”
The Appraisal Foundations Dirty Secrets?
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) made some waves this last few days. A new book just came out discussing what goes on at TAF and it doesn’t sound too good. I have yet to read it, but have ordered it. From what a few people have described to me it doesn’t paint a pleasant picture ofContinue reading “The Appraisal Foundations Dirty Secrets?”
My 2019, A year in Review
2019 is in the books and we have already begun 2020. From an appraisal perspective, 2019 was a year of change for me. I am in a completely different place then where I was at the beginning of the year. I left a large valuation firm to start my own enterprise while also partnering withContinue reading “My 2019, A year in Review”
Knowing Green Can Save You Green
Liability Headaches Real estate practice, both valuation and brokerage, are professions that are open season for law suits. Let’s face it, consumers can be very litigious in many situations. Reducing liability is something we should all try to do in our professional work. But outside of decreasing liability, what agents do, as well as appraisers,Continue reading “Knowing Green Can Save You Green”
Experienced and New: A Review of Appraiserfest 2018
Originally posted at : http://appraisersblogs.com/experienced-n-new-appraiserfest-review Experienced and New: A Review of Appraiserfest 2018 By Tom Horn, SRA and Woody Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, RAA Member of RAC A Newbie Conference Attendee’s Take on Appraiserfest 2018 Tom Horn, SRA I just got back from the first ever Appraiserfest conference, held in San Antonio, Texas, and while it is freshContinue reading “Experienced and New: A Review of Appraiserfest 2018”
Moving to a New Market
I have seen several folks on social media asking what it takes to pick up stakes and move to a new market. I am surprised at the advice and lack of GSE and FHA/USDA understanding out there regarding such a thing. While Fannie Mae, Freddie MAC, FHA and USDA do not prohibit an appraiserContinue reading “Moving to a New Market”
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