Folks, we are just a couple of weeks from AppraiserFest. If you serve the housing and financial services sector, The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX is the place to be this November 1-2-3. The Appraisers Economic Forum (AppraiserFest) is a unique conference offering to the valuation profession that I am very interested toContinue reading “Appraiser Fest”
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Going Concern Valuer in Virginia
Heather M. Placer, MAI, SRA, CCIM, IFAS, ASA is an appraiser located in Midlothian, Virginia. Heather is a career long appraiser that got started at an early age. She volunteers her time to the Appraisal Institute (AI) and is currently the president of the Virginia Commonwealth Chapter of the Appraisal institute. It would require too much spaceContinue reading “Going Concern Valuer in Virginia”
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”
Valuers Dozen, The Professor
I am very pleased to out this Valuers Dozen up. The subject of this one is someone that I look up to in the profession. Stephen Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS is a thought leader in the valuation space. His firm, Jones, Roach & Caringella, Inc is a well respected one. Stephen has served inContinue reading “Valuers Dozen, The Professor”
Valuer’s Dozen: Rachel Massey
Rachel Massey, SRA, AI-RRS, IFA and a member of RAC, is not just a colleague but a friend. I have now known Rachel for at least 5 years. We have written many blogs together and share conversations via telephone many times a year. Rachel is a well-respected residential appraiser. She cares deeply about the professionContinue reading “Valuer’s Dozen: Rachel Massey”
Valuer’s Dozen, The Skapinetz
I am starting a new series for Valuation Nation, called The Valuer’s Dozen. It is a spotlight piece on individual appraisers that are of note to the profession. I am excited that our very first spotlight will be an appraiser out the Atlanta, Georgia MSA. Mark Skapinetz. Mark has become quite the celebrity within theContinue reading “Valuer’s Dozen, The Skapinetz”
Bracketing Unadjusted Sales Price, What’s the Deal?
June 20, 2018 Bracketing Unadjusted Sales Price, What’s the Deal? I see posts every day on social media about bracketing. It seems that many AMC reviewers and lenders have grabbed hold of bracketing to prove adjustments as the most important thing to do. The posts are normally scathing and just short of wanting to tarContinue reading “Bracketing Unadjusted Sales Price, What’s the Deal?”
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