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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Commercial Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

While I respect your perspective, it’s disheartening to see the challenges faced by seasoned appraisers. Embracing technological advancements and continuous learning might help in navigating these changes. The evolution of the industry does present hurdles, but it also offers opportunities for adaptation and growth.

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Comment on Fannie & Freddie’s AI Appraisal Photo Recognition by DGK

Appraisers Blog

I have no problem whatsoever with the AI technology, but unless or until the process and search software is made available to the appraiser as a function of each assignment at the time the order is placed, whoever catches appraiser oversight with such technology should be arrested and at the very least sanctioned against doing so ever again.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Flash

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Commercial Appraiser. Most Commercial Appraisers I know hardly ever use government approved appraisal forms. So where are the technological advancement and invocation in Commercial Appraisal work other than a digital measuring device verses a measuring tape that I still use today to meet ANSI Standards?

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Comment on Fannie & Freddie’s AI Appraisal Photo Recognition by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Pressuring appraisers works, and works very well. link] Somewhere out there is a patent for this technology that we can read all the details. In reply to Mary T Thompson. Now they appear to be running afoul of GLB laws on privacy. Turn down your camera settings to small kb’s. Do not talk to robots.

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Comment on UWM Underwriters Subsidized by Appraisers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Per the article: ‘a $29 “Lender QC Fee” would be added to all new appraisal orders.’ Reminds me of one of my favorite appraisers statements; ‘You can’t squeeze lemonade from a lemon already squeezed dry.’ Is this a qualifiable ‘technology fee’? Which aspect of quality control?

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Smartphone Measuring Technology

Appraisers Blog

This new measuring technology claims the software to be ANSI compliant. Appraisers, over the past couple of years, there have been lively discussions on forums, Facebook groups, at conferences, etc., Smartphone measuring technology evolved from that. Related Posts: Appraisers Should Voluntarily Follow ANSI for Desktops?

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Comment on UWM Underwriters Subsidized by Appraisers by Older and maybe Wiser

Appraisers Blog

Technology fee. 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. Platform fee. Upload fee.