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March 10, 2021March 11, 2021 Skap The Appraiser Real estate appraiser, Appraisals, Amcs

HOW THIS APPRAISER ADDED VALUE.

Today was a great day in so many ways. Not only did I not have to wake up at the crack of dawn to get things done, I had one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had as a Real Estate Appraiser. Let me set the stage a bit. I was contacted to do … Continue reading HOW THIS APPRAISER ADDED VALUE.

The Lost World of Empathy.

Empathy. It's probably the one word in the dictionary that has been lost. Lost in the fact that most have no idea what it means, that they have no idea how to use it, feel it, and well, it's something that most aren't taught these days. Before we go further, I'd like to ask you … Continue reading The Lost World of Empathy.

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Skap The Appraiser Real estate appraiser, Appraisals, Amcs

What do you OFFER?

What do you offer? Think about it. What is it you genuinely offer to others? I'm sure if you're like me, you came up with some pretty generic answers to this question. Answers like I'm a good listener, I offer a good service in my business, and I offer help when needed. Ok, that's a … Continue reading What do you OFFER?

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Skap The Appraiser Consumer, AMC, Lenders, real estate appraisers, Appraisal, Consumers, Real Estate Appraisers, AMCS, Appraisal Management Companies, Lenders, Mortgage Companies, Lenders, Real estate appraiser, Appraisals, Amcs, Uncategorized

The story of the most elusive mythical figure: Customary & Reasonable Fees (C&R)

Let's face it, at one time or another in our lives we believed in such mythical figures as Santa, The Easter Bunny, Unicorns, Sasquatch, the Tooth Fairy, and Leprechauns. All of these amazing figures have a long history of stories, sightings, and have created excitement and joy for millions of people past and present. As … Continue reading The story of the most elusive mythical figure: Customary & Reasonable Fees (C&R)

June 15, 2019 Skap The Appraiser Consumers, AMC, Appraisal Management Companies, Lenders, Banks, Mortgage Companies,

Do you know what you are getting into?

I have written many blog posts here, mainly for the consumer to read and understand what is actually happening in the world of Real Estate Valuations. My blogs range from being overcharged for appraisals so the middle man (the appraisal management company or AMC) can make money, lenders still pressuring appraisers to hit a value, … Continue reading Do you know what you are getting into?

May 15, 2019 Skap The Appraiser Consumer, AMC, Lenders, real estate appraisers, Appraisal

I’m not an Appraiser, You just think I’m one

Ever see the AT&T commercial where the surgeon walks in and he says " I Just got reinstated, Nervous? Thats ok so am I ". If not see here: https://youtu.be/1YT3erQZoq4 Or the late 1986 commercial with Peter Bergman that states " I'm not really a doctor but I play one on TV". If not see … Continue reading I’m not an Appraiser, You just think I’m one

March 28, 2019 Skap The Appraiser Consumers, AMC, Appraisal Management Companies, Lenders, Banks, Mortgage Companies,, Consumers, Real Estate Appraisers, AMCS, Appraisal Management Companies, Lenders, Mortgage Companies

A Little Push Can’t Hurt Right? Wrong!!

Well, here we go again. In my previous blog posts titled “Round and Round” and “Pressure My Story”, I spoke to examples of how lenders and/or AMCs have been pushing and pressuring appraisers to hit certain values on transactions. If an appraiser did not hit these numbers, or make changes to make the transaction work … Continue reading A Little Push Can’t Hurt Right? Wrong!!

February 12, 2019 Skap The Appraiser Consumers, AMC, Appraisal Management Companies, Lenders, Banks, Mortgage Companies,

Planet Of The Cheapskates

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 … Continue reading Planet Of The Cheapskates

January 30, 2019 Skap The Appraiser Consumers, Real Estate Appraisers, AMCS, Appraisal Management Companies, Lenders, Mortgage Companies

Appraisers Outraged! End The Appraiser Payment Issue!

" 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 … Continue reading Appraisers Outraged! End The Appraiser Payment Issue!

March 28, 2018March 28, 2022 Skap The Appraiser Consumer, AMC, Appraisal Management Companies, Real Estate Appraisal, Uncategorized

What’s not in your wallet?

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 … Continue reading What’s not in your wallet?