BY: Francis X (Rich) Finigan November 2024 The AQB has implemented in their Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, a new requirement; all appraisers must complete a seven-hour “Valuation Bias and [...]
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By: Francis X. (Rich) Finigan 20 June 2024 The photographs in your appraisals and the quality and condition rating are about to be scrutinized by AI. Is this just one [...]
Celebrated every April 22nd, Earth Day emphasizes sustainability and highlights the economic benefits of green practices. For real estate appraisers, the rise of energy-efficient properties and technologies, like solar photovoltaic [...]
Subject line: Increase Your Bottom Line: Diversify and Thrive! Have you noticed a decline in appraisal orders? While at first glance this kind of reduced demand may be alarming, these [...]
Thousands of clandestine drug labs exist across America right now. What happens if you discover a methamphetamine laboratory while acting as a professional in the field? What are the telltale [...]
Short-term rental: Is it a home or a hotel? State appraisal boards are disciplining appraisers across the country for improperly using the short term rental income on the residential Single-Family [...]
Covid-19 and Hand Washing: When, Why, and How According to the CDC, hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. The [...]
Staying safe during appraisal inspection 6 easy steps The appraiser’s work is so important to the financial well-being of America, it can’t be overstated. Many of the site visits that [...]
Save this letter in your file; it will help protect you from liability and enhance your professional image. While not typical, there are enough requests for “reliance letters” that they [...]
The ASB could consider moving forward with a discussion draft or an exposure draft by late 2019. TAF once a draw a bright line between appraisals and evaluations. Background: “Federal [...]