Where to start with this? Do I have to refer you back to my past articles like “What’s Not in Your Wallet or Appraisers Outraged?” Where do we even begin…. We begin here. Another story of an Appraisal Management Company going out of business owing tons of money to appraisers for services they provided. Coester
Author: Skap The Appraiser
” I am owed $20,000.00″. “I am owed $2000.00”. “I am owed $500.00”. “I am owed $1500.00”. These are just some of the quotes pulled from various groups, message boards and forums from appraisers all over the country that are owed money for the appraisal services they provided. Services they provided for a Lender, Mortgage
We have all seen the the commercials for Nationwide Insurance and that they are on your side. As real estate appraisers do we know who is really on our side? There are so many organizations that represent appraisers. Many claim to help appraisers, many do help appraisers, many are out there to fight for appraisers,
It feels good to be back. Thanks for all for waiting. For those who aren’t familiar with what an AMC is, its short for Appraisal Management Company. After the 2008 crash they were installed to be the order manager for the lender and ensure appraiser independence. If you’ve already read “what’s not in your wallet
In just 16 years as an appraiser, I’ve seen and heard many things. Some, I just want to forget and some I wish I never heard. Appraiser pressures aren’t normal everyday life pressures, they’re different.Typically, when business is good, it’s for reasons like doing a great job and providing a great service. Or, it could
Real Estate Appraisers REQUIREMENTS Active appraiser license, preferably certified, a computer, appraisal software, MLS, E&O insurance, dependable vehicle, camera, smart phone, a background check (by us) because the one your state requires every year is just not good enough and good communication skills (see smart phone requirement). JOB DESCRIPTION You will be responsible to perform
Remember the movie Weird Science where the two guys develop technology to make a doll real? If you’re my age, I’m sure you do. If not get to googling Kelly LeBrock. She did some amazing things. She looked great, was sexy and had odd powers that turned the older brother into a pile of
I’m a 43-year-old guy and I grew up in the 80’s when music was odd and fun. I had some favorite bands like Def Leppard, Guns N Roses, Bon Jovi (hello I’m from NJ) and Ratt. Yes, Ratt and one of my all-time favorite songs is Round and Round. Here’s the throwback: https://youtu.be0u8teXR8VE4 Funny, it’s
Before the housing collapse, when applying for a loan, you would go to your bank or mortgage broker and apply. Upon approval, they would explain the property would be appraised by a real estate appraiser and as the borrower, the cost of the appraisal was to the borrower (even though the appraisal is for the
Time to dive into the blogosphere world with my first post. They say you are supposed to write these from the heart and be passionate about what you are writing. Most people who know me would affirm how passionate I am about the real estate appraisal industry and profession. Sometimes, so passionate that I get
