Tag Archives: VA
Real Value
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”
Valuer’s Dozen: Betsy Hughes, SRA, AI-RRS, Member of RAC
Written by Woody Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, RAA I have known Betsy Hughes, SRA, AI-RRS for over a decade now. We used to work in the same market area and even almost worked together once upon a time. Betsy is one of the nicest appraisers that I know. Her firm, has been in business for quite someContinue reading “Valuer’s Dozen: Betsy Hughes, SRA, AI-RRS, Member of RAC”
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”
The Six Elements of Green Part 1 Speaking the Language
The purpose of this series of articles is help appraisers and agents see why communication is so important. For agents it can be important for ethical market and for appraises it can be a major property productivity analysis item. ***** As residential real estate professionals we keep getting smacked over the head with the termContinue reading “The Six Elements of Green Part 1 Speaking the Language”
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”
Valuation Cowboy
I have known Andy Arledge for 4 or 5 years now. He is the creative force behind Appraiser Genie. The genie is a tool that he sells to a appraisers that assists with data importation, analysis and report writing. I have spent enough time with Andy to know that he is a man of integrityContinue reading “Valuation Cowboy”
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”
The Queen of Green
July 6, 2018 Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA, LEED Green Associate, NAR GREEN Designee has been a meaningful member of the valuation profession for many years. I first met Sandy when I was taking the last class and demonstration alternative for my SRA designation. Sandy was the facilitator for that week. I was immediately impressedContinue reading “The Queen of Green”
Real estate Agents and Appraisers
Real Estate Agents and Appraisers July 5, 2018 Woody Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, Member of RAC I live in a wonderful community. I love Charlottesville, VA. We got some bad press last year because of a bunch of outsiders using our community as a match to set off a flame. This area has a veryContinue reading “Real estate Agents and Appraisers”
Valuation Nation 