Appraiser Talkback Blog

By T.J. McCarthy
Editor’s Note: Author T.J. McCarthy, a member of the Illinois Appraisal Board, sees a growing problem regarding lenders and AMCs filing complaints against appraisers. He offers this advice: be very careful in post-closing phone calls from AMC agents.
You receive a call from a lender or an AMC who [...]

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By Isaac Peck, Assistant Editor
Editor’s Note: Hundreds, possibly thousands of appraisers are left with unpaid invoices as a result of AppraiserLoft shutting its doors; now one major lender is stepping up and paying up.
The argument is unsettled to what degree lenders are responsible for the agents they hire to administrate valuation services- appraisal management companies [...]

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By Dustin Harris
Appraisers who are truly ‘mobile’ are using laser measurers, tablet PCs or smartphones, and software to upload reports remotely to the office to be more competitive- to save time and money.
As I travel the country mentoring various appraisal business owners, I am intrigued by the fact that so many [...]

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