Here’s another blog on what the state looks for in your workfile, with an actual example from the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board, along with its sanction. The Appraiser’s Advocate, Tim Andersen, tries to make workfile and report content requirements as clear as possible.
Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, tackles the question:
Are real estate appraisal reviewers alien life forms? The truth is out there… maybe.
Blog #106: “That Reviewer Got All Up in My Stuff, But I Don’t Know Why!” Read More »
Is it a USPAP violation to omit something from an appraisal or report? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, tackles this question to give you some insight into what your scope of work should be.
I Think Something is Missing, But I’m Not Sure – TAA Podcast 013 Read More »
Just how detailed are questions from the state appraisal board? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, provides you some details, as well as a secret about whistling!
Do toddlers drive you nuts? Actually, they may set an example for us appraisers. The Appraiser’s Advocate, Tim Andersen, shows you why. Thanks for listening!
Take the Opportunity to be Like a Toddler: Ask “Why?” a Lot – TAA Podcast 011 Read More »
The poem behind this blog, The Walrus and the Carpenter, is a Classic, as is the morality tale it teaches. Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, raises questions on who’s looking out for our best interests, and who’s up for lunch. Enjoy!
Let’s take a look at the concept of COMPETENCE from a slightly different angle. In this blog Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, brings this issue into the light so it receives its proper discussion.
Blog #86: “Damn Right I’m a Competent Appraiser…Aren’t I?” Read More »
What is in your certification? Does it help you or hurt you? One of the benefits consulting Tim, a USPAP expert, is learning which parts of your appraisal and report are USPAP compliant. Your certification is full of information! Do you know what it is you’re certifying?
Maybe That’s What I Said, But Did I Really Mean it? – TAA Podcast 010 Read More »
Just what is an appraiser’s responsibility on a Purchase and Sale agreement? Is the number on it what we are supposed to hit to keep the client happy? Or is it merely another data point to analyze on our way to a credible value opinion? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, covers this timely topic so you can answer the question!
On Purchase and Sale Agreements – TAA Podcast 009 Read More »
Is it important to analyze the subject’s neighborhood? In this blog, Tim Andersen, the Appraiser’s Advocate, tackles this question from a standpoint of both the Fannie Mae Selling Guide and USPAP.
