Appraiser Talkback Blog

With HVCC implementation only days away, anger is turning to resignation and determination as appraisers seek ways to cope. One positive development is recently enacted legislation in three states regulating appraisal management companies (AMCs). Similar legislation is under consideration in 14 states. Find more below.Â
If you are still formulating your position on HVCC (Home Valuation [...]

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By David Brauner, Editor Working RE
Judging by the response to OREP/Working RE’s HVCC Talkback Blog and Survey, it’s high anxiety for many appraisers as the May 1 implementation date for the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) looms. Several themes emerge.
One persistent comment is that the HVCC is the beginning of the end for the [...]

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As suggested by readers, this space is designated for appraisers to comment on their experiences with AMCs that they have worked with. Whether it’s a major or private AMC, a good experience or bad, please share with your fellow appraisers. Include fee expectations, turn time expectations, unusual requests, flow of business, reporting requirements, ease of [...]

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Editor’s Note: Check out the latest edition of Working RE Magazine, HVCC/AMCs - Change Equals Opportunity, now mailing! If your magazine hasn’t arrived yet, you can access it online (PDF) now by clicking the cover image at www.workingre.com. By including your mailing information on the registration form, you can opt out of future print editions [...]

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