Appraisers Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 31, 2025

the appraisal industry's "modern" mess, trades nuance for data bloat, risking valuation integrity with tech traps and a steep curve.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

You know that there are many people that work for lenders and AMCs that also happen to be members of various Appraisal organizations, including the Appraisal Institute? At one point in my life for medical reasons I had to take a job as a bank appraiser for 2 years.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

But , after 40 years in the appraisal business, this discrimination issue just reinforces how politically WEAK the appraisal profession still is. The professional is a easy for “target for blames” The appraisal professional gets the blame for everything that goes wrong within the mortgage lending business.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Working Appraiser. Amc’s have been trashing most working appraisers for two decades. They’ve decimated gse appraisers working positions, advocated against traditional process and developed tools and processes which have put tens of thousands of appraisers out of business, the attrition continues.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

link] who are they going to blame this time…the appraiser 0 Thus, thanks to that home price appreciation, it costs a good deal more now to buy the same house than it would have back then in 2020.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Jonathan, your post highlights an incredibly important and often overlooked issue in today’s real estate market: the proliferation of appraisal waivers and the resulting data cancer thats infecting property valuations. Sacramento Real Estate Appraiser 0

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

Appraisal Institute faces a storm: harassment claims against Steinley, testing scandal, & a cozy dance with REVAA. Cindy Chance fights back.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

Appraisal Institute faces a storm: harassment claims against Steinley, testing scandal, & a cozy dance with REVAA. Cindy Chance fights back.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

Appraisers provide stability by hindering runaway price and irresponsible practice which is realized when the independent check and balance of the appraisers position is absent. Appraisers are essential to consumer protection. In reply to Vincent P Slupski. Or on the down side, can help keep losses minimized.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

Pete is a big jerk and has people like Darwin helping keep out appraisers from moving into their state. It is the wild west, another non-disclosure state, but I was hired by Chicago Chase to appraise a famous cowboy artist home being remodeled by a movie star’s son and it was creating a new home from original barn.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Because nothing says “we appreciate you” like slapping appraisers with a new $19.99 Appraisers are understandably fuming. If anything, this fee just confirms what appraisers have suspected all along: were the golden goose, and theyre just seeing how many more eggs they can squeeze out before we revolt.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

All too many licensed appraisers at the amc management level, many whom coordinate with the amc trade groups or are integrated alongside, they should all have their licenses stripped. OMG, this thread is going to be incredible. Everyone; share this, post please.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

The Appraisal Institute sold us out. Meanwhile, the real appraisers the ones out here actually signing their names in blood, sweat, and tears, we’re the ones getting crushed. You can keep defending the system all you want, but lets call it what it really is a rigged, rotted-out shell of what it used to be. We arent fooled.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Midwest Appraiser. I’m one guy, a low level appraiser whom wants fair working opportunity with gse work and not to be sidelined for having a fair market fee. Sorry, edited that comment down before I read your response. Trying to keep this simple and straight forward. You’re mis reading me.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 15, 2025

Bye Bye AMC script could end AMCs 84% fee grab, matching appraisers directly with geospatial smarts for fair, transparent valuations.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 15, 2025

Bye Bye AMC script could end AMCs 84% fee grab, matching appraisers directly with geospatial smarts for fair, transparent valuations.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

In reply to Hamp Thomas.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

And the word is totally not applicable to the appraisal industry. .’ That’s the new liberal slander for ‘family businesses’ They’re really reaching deep lately with innovative trolling. You think we’re getting special favors and insider connections, lofty promotions because our parents manage anything?

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BV Specialists

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Bitcoin mining businesses have gained popularity due to the rise of cryptocurrencies and, therefore, operate in a volatile, tech-driven environment, which will create unique challenges for a certified appraisal professional. As a result, a separate tangible asset appraisal should be conducted along with the overall business valuation.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 26, 2025

What the general public doesnt understand, I believe, is that Fannie Mae went under conservatorship after the 2008 market crash. This is not a good thing. Its one step from bankruptcy.

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BV Specialists

DECEMBER 30, 2024

There are many reasons why now is a good time to get your small business appraised. With a current appraisal in hand, youre equipped to make more informed and strategic decisions. With a current appraisal in hand, youre equipped to make more informed and strategic decisions. Business appraisals are a powerful benchmarking tool.

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BV Specialists

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Appraising an assisted living facility requires a multifaceted approach, as these businesses typically involve both real estate and healthcare components. An appraiser will look for consistent revenue streams, high occupancy rates, and stable expenses in an optimal business situation.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Governor Ferguson's veto of a bill to cap fee hikes and provide refunds left Washington appraisers in the lurch.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

In reply to Midwest appraiser. We have appraisal organizations now? Where do I sign up and who will supply me with my fresh tablet material to scribe upon?

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Johnnie White CEO, American Society of Appraisers. We spoke to ASA Chief Executive, Johnnie White, to find out more about his vision for the future of the appraisal profession… How has your career to date led you to the role you have now? As CEO, I interact with appraisers and allied professionals daily.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Governor Ferguson's veto of a bill to cap fee hikes and provide refunds left Washington appraisers in the lurch.

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BV Specialists

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Appraising a real estate holding company requires a nuanced understanding of both financial analysis and the real estate market. You will need to engage with both a licensed, certified real property appraiser and a business valuation professional. Net Asset Value is a common appraisal method for real estate holding companies.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Appraisal Today newsletter 06/2025 – pg 3. Can the new URAR be used for non lender appraisals? Much of the data they want does not apply to non lender appraisals. If a piece of data does not apply to ‘non lender appraisals’ why would it be relevant to the appraisal valuation process?

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In reply to Pray Hard. Admin tried that. Some posters were getting downvoted so much their comments became invisible with this click through to read thing which is an option for these types of websites. Did not work, so only upvotes. Admin actually puts in a ton of work to keep this site going the way it currently works.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2025

” remain committed to the highest ethical and professional standards” Oh but it is ok for Craig Steinley to sit and testify that appraisers are bias and need further education???? In reply to Brent Johnson. Seems they don’t comprehend the definition of their own words.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

the not an actual appraiser as well) 1 In reply to K Schware. Now, lets hope the AMC and lender suffer more serious consequences. If details come out, we all need to try to have ALL their licensed revoked.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Get out there and check out your local appraisal organizations ! This is an amazing story of state govt incompetence and how important the state level professional organizations are !! The people at ACOW have been all over this and it is through their efforts that there is even a discussion going forward.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

Want to know why appraisers wont stand up and join together? I see, so this group id basically if you got a designation 20 years ago, screw you, I want you out if business. But also oh please join our crusade to help the industry. Glad you all feel self-righteous as you destroy our industry. Really sticking it to the man.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

If you are not a Realtor, or even if you are, clearly you are lacking knowledge of how appraising works. I have not (yet) wasted my valuable time to look you up. But anyone can, and report if warranted.

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Appraisers Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

FNMA: These changes in appraisal ordering process will not negatively effect appraisers income, rather will help them earn more money with more efficient process. In reply to Bill Johnson.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 31, 2025

I have been in this profession for over two decades. I am not worried about it at all. I have seen a lot and have gone thru a lot. I choose to be optimistic and not pessimistic. I believe and stand on this “YESHUA looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

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