The Appraisal Foundation, responsible for updating the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, has revised their Ethics Rule at the request of federal regulators.
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While rare, firsttuesday readers report firsthand experience of discrimination during the appraisal process.
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The real estate industry needs diverse representation to reflect its diverse group of clients — appraisers included.
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Implicit bias in the appraisal industry drags down the housing market.
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A high appraisal has long stakes for homebuyers – and lenders.
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After two years of rapid price increases, appraisers will need to make a quick shift when prices dive later in 2022.
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This article discusses record retention and discrimination rules under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
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This week’s poll inquires upon readers’ thoughts on low appraisal impact on deals entangled with new financing.
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After a successful test run triggered by the pandemic, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will soon be permanently accepting remote desktop appraisals on eligible transactions.
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The designated officer (DO) is an important role ensuring appraisal management company (AMC) compliance.
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The law is not clear cut, but the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) clarified the answer in their Fall-Winter 2021 newsletter.
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New law passed in California with additional requirements for continuing education.
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) revoked the California real estate license of a broker who misrepresented the status of his license under another state agency.
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Despite all efforts to make appraisals fair, equitable and based on facts, racial appraisal gaps persist — leading to a pervasive wealth gap.
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Maintaining professionalism at all times is the best way to avoid complaints, as detailed in the Spring 2021 BREA Bulletin.
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Share your experience with other real estate professionals.
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Is the rapid increase in appraisal waivers a danger sign for the market?
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Elements of value – Numerous factors considered in the appraisal process to determine a property’s value.
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An appraisal is an individual’s opinion or estimate of a property’s value on a specific date, reduced to writing in an appraisal report.
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