In the appraisal of property for lending purposes, no requirement causes more frustration than comparable sale photos. Certainly, for lenders for which original comp photo is a requirement, there is ...

Ever have an underwriter ask for more information on an appraisal or need some clarification on one of your appraisals? What is behind this? Is it the lender, if so, why are they asking? Is it the AMC ...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers, firms, and others in the industry from around the country. In this ...

Appraisers deal with a constant stream of data, market trends, property details, and ever-evolving guidelines—so it’s no surprise if your brain feels overloaded. Author Tiago Forte offers a ...

My name is Kevin P. Grant. You could definitely call me a small-town guy, having been raised by a pair of pretty amazing parents in the small town of Sheboygan, WI. I majored in Business and Finance ...

Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are back with fan-favorite Joel Baker from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) to dive into the upcoming UAD 3.6 changes and what they mean for appraisers. Listen in to hear ...

We’ve heard a lot of questions being asked about ProxyPics and how this service can specifically help appraisers. During this webinar, we will answer these questions and why Luke Tomaszewski, an ...

If we were chicken little and watching what is happening with the lenders, we might say the sky is about to fall – drying up the main source of revenue for so many appraisal companies. If your new ...

This short article raises issues related to what constitutes or defines a comparable sale. While it may seem arrogant to take on a topic of this import, it is necessary, since there is not currently a ...

Let’s be honest – non-valuation related revision requests are a pain for you and your clients. When you are constantly under the magnifying glass, what can you do to significantly reduce the number of ...

Join Ernie Durbin and Bill Waltenbaugh as they discuss how to improve your business by going paperless. A paperless appraisal office is certainly environmentally friendly in a “green” sense. However ...

In this episode, Jim, Hal, and special guest Jared Preisler dive into the brand-new URAR and what it means for appraisers. From market analysis to the sales comparison approach, we’re breaking down ...