Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

I don’t care if they are giving out free pots O gold to appraisers with real life rainbows and leprechauns in little green hats, I’m not going into situations like that on purpose. My days are numbered, time is running out. I was in this for consumer protection, a sincere belief in the American dream.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

This article provides a comprehensive overview of commercial property appraisals, highlighting the significance and methods involved in determining a property’s value. Moreover, the discussion on factors influencing appraisal costs underscores the importance of considering multiple variables when budgeting for this essential service.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

My concern isn’t about the work volume available to appraisers that engage in hybrids. The opportunities for more honorable appraisers, will be in the litigation cases where we will be hired by the complainants rather than by the respondents. I think you missed my point baggs (or I failed to make it clear).

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 16, 2024

When obtaining a heavy truck appraisal , it is crucial to select a quality equipment appraiser. In this guide, we explore the key factors to consider when choosing a heavy truck appraiser. This includes their experience, accreditation, reputation, and heavy truck appraisal process. Click the link below to begin!

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

A third party Stripe payment service which unless an appraiser subscribes to, it appears the appraiser can never even be visible to the lender as an active user. They even have bots to complete data entry and write up reports for appraisers. This ANOW site… Micro transaction fees. An order acceptance fee. A reviewer fee.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Lot of talk about lower appraisal fees. If there was some reasonable degree of cohesiveness and not jump to undercut their fellow appraisers throats and prices will increase. Some interesting comments. Supply and demand is a wonderful thing. Those thinking this way are shooting themselves in the foot and the industry.

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 9, 2024

As a certified machinery and equipment appraiser , we have some answers. In this article, we discuss the nature and purpose of a heavy truck appraisal. Let us take care of your appraisal needs. Peak Business Valuation is a certified machinery and equipment appraiser. For an accurate appraisal, click the link below.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

With industry blowback about their not having appraisers backs they chose at a critical period to throw appraisers under the bus by inaction. One can only hope this is sincere and they DO need to apologize to the appraisers for failing them. This is a good thing however more likely it is driven by which way the wind is blowing.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

I’m seeing a trend with these desktop appraisals performed by non-geographically competent appraisers. I have to argue my point every once in a while for an appraisal. An appraiser needs to be analyzing this instead of just matching bedroom/bathroom count. AMCs owned by non-appraisers have no business in this industry.

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 8, 2024

In this article, we explain the what and why behind office equipment appraisals. Without spoiling too much, an office equipment appraisal identifies the equipment’s financial value. Peak Business Valuation is a certified machinery and equipment appraiser. Our team appraises office equipment and determines its fair value.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

That said, it just goes in the circular file at their end as there are those within your brother appraisers that find that acceptable and who will accept their terms and maybe even less because they don’t have the wherewithal to actually determine their breakeven point.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

I don’t know if you’re aware, but the price of everything appraisers require to complete appraisals in 2024 have significantly increased. I supply high quality appraisal reports that take significant time to prepare. So… what you’re doing to appraisers is bu!! Appraisers paying for your costs is just wrong!

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Isn’t it their job to support the appraisal industry in good times and bad? I’m sure they were not looking for a conflict and neither were the appraisers, however when the “chips were down” they didn’t make any effort to aid the industry. Self-preservation does not make their behavior okay.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Sadly the majority of appraisers are unaware of this committee and what they try to do! In reply to Maureen Sweeney. We need to keep sharing this info. Thank you Maureen.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Not advocating for appraisers is my main issue with the Appraisal Institute. Appraisers pay the dues.I realize the government gives them grants and money for PAREA, USPAP… They should be able to positively advocate for appraisers and the industry while working with the government.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

I tell them I will do an appraisal and they can compare mine with the other appraisal. I also quote a full fee for appraisal reviews. I feel it is not my job to police any appraisers. So, I never do appraisal reviews. Actually doing an appraisal review can put you more at risk.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Did around a little bit for an AVM White Paper FHFA had written a few years ago…where their own study proved AVMs were not nearly as reliable as appraisals. Government, in the form of the FHFA.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

There is appraisal review (technical review), requiring a licensed appraiser. And there is administrative review, which encompasses only a limited pre defined scope of ‘review’ (QC checklist, including sufficient knowledge of the appraisal process). In reply to Bill Johnson. Under what clearly defined peramiters?

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

The Appraisal Institute's public acknowledgement of an obligation to counter "appraiser bias" narratives is an encouraging first step.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Though the Appraisal Institute has harmed appraisers in the past through misguided policies and priorities, Cindy’s ascension to leadership there represents a pivotal opportunity to transform the organization into a true advocate for residential appraisers.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Until the Appraisal Institute starts condemning the AMC model and starts winning some battles for residential appraisers. In reply to Cam R. About 15 years late to the party. This will be my last year with the organization.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Is this an agricultural land appraisal? The chief amc appraiser? The controlling appraiser amc’s are legally required to hire in order to serve as a safeguard to appraiser independence and ethics? Get this appraiser in line immediately or we’ll replace you both. Arrakis, that spice? Is that legal use?

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

All day long, feeding in new xml appraisal files, running the software, copying the alerts, mailing the revisions, waiting for the appraisers response, clearing the file, recording the file clearance, on to the next file. Just so the lenders could save five minutes and write one check instead of two.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

This is one of the appraisal discrimination cases that has received significant attention among appraisers, the media & government agencies.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 26, 2024

An equipment appraisal provides insights into the gym equipment’s value. In this article, we review the basics of gym equipment appraisals and how to obtain them. An equipment appraisal helps manage your assets and make informed decisions. For a reliable and accurate equipment appraisal contact Peak Business Valuation.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 29, 2024

This is where accurate trucking appraisals play a crucial role. For an accurate and efficient freightliner trucking appraisal, come speak with Peak. We are happy to answer your questions and explain our equipment appraisal process. What is a Freightliner Trucking Appraisal? What Freightliner Trucks Does Peak Appraise?

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

The Appraisal Institute's public acknowledgement of an obligation to counter "appraiser bias" narratives is an encouraging first step.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 21, 2024

To understand electrical equipment’s financial value , obtain an electrical equipment appraisal. Peak Business Valuation performs electrical equipment appraisals. In this brief call, our team meets with you to discuss your equipment appraisal needs. What is an Electrical Equipment Appraisal?

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 12, 2024

If so, you may need an equipment appraisal. This article is a brief overview of the steps for obtaining an IT and computer equipment appraisal. To help prepare you, we walk you through our equipment appraisal process. See Reasons to Obtain an Equipment Appraisal to learn more.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

UWM claims its Appraisal Direct service is NOT an AMC, and they are not licensed as an AMC as far as I can tell. So how are they retaining income from appraisals? Isn’t that operating as an AMC without appropriate license?

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

When it started, appraisers brushed it off, saying “add it to the cost that you bid” I said way back then, that is the wrong thing to do. AMC’s started adding more fee’s for the appraiser to pay, all the while offering less income for each appraisal report. Processing fee. Portal fee.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 18, 2024

Plumbing equipment appraisals are key. In this article, we walk you through the ins and outs of obtaining a plumbing equipment appraisal. This article is one of many that answer questions about equipment appraisals. For a plumbing equipment appraisal, schedule a consultation. What is a Plumbing Equipment Appraisal?

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

I”m pretty sure the appraisals in this case were debunked last year as being racially biased. If I remember correctly the original appraiser was African American. The original appraisal opinion of value was higher than a subsequent appraisal. I could also be thinking about a different case but the concept remains.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Unfortunately, supported or not, the GSEs have concluded that in many market segments, the implemented data collection and automated valuation processes are more reliable to assist in the mortgage lending risk decision than appraiser submitted appraisal reports. Sad, very sad… We have to do better!

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Peak Business Valuation

APRIL 1, 2024

Obtaining an office equipment appraisal can be a daunting task. In this article, we offer tips for obtaining an office equipment appraisal. This begins with finding the right office equipment appraiser. Then we explore Peak’s equipment appraisal process. Then we explore Peak’s equipment appraisal process.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

I used that as an example because I had read somewhere there was an appraiser that received less than $300 for and Appraisal from UWM. The point is they are robbing the appraiser of about $68 now and charging the borrower the full fee. Just to clarify; I do not do 1004’s for $350. My base fee is significantly higher.

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 15, 2024

A concrete equipment appraisal may also be needed when valuing a concrete company. Certified machinery and equipment appraisers conduct equipment valuations including concrete equipment appraisals. As a result, the equipment appraisal has legal and financial backing. What is a Concrete Equipment Appraisal?

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