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.
That dim-bulb reviewer at the AMC, the one who hassles you every 30-minutes, has bracketing all wrong. Bracketing has nothing to do with adjustments, but everything to do with ranking the post-adjustment comparable sales to indicate the subject’s market value. Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, clears up the issue for you. Maybe you should forward this blog to that corner-sitting cretin.
Blog #99: “In an Appraisal, Ranking Beats Bracketing All Over the Place” Read More »
Really! Appraisals and Appraisal Reports are confidential, even though the borrower gets a copy. And Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate, shows you how that confidentiality helps to protect you!
Believe or not, the Fannie Mae Selling Guide shows you how to save a mountain of work and an ocean of time with an appraisal. Tim Andersen, the Appraiser’s Advocate, brings this to your attention. You’re welcome!
Blog #103: “How to Save Mountains of Work and Oceans of Time” Read More »
Are your appraisal reports internally consistent? Tim gives you some advice on the matter
Sometimes I like to Sit in the Dark and Put Umbrellas in my Car – TAA Podcast 007 Read More »
There’s something inconsistent about the title of this blog, isn’t there? We’re going to take a look at appraisal reports and the prominent issue of their internal inconsistencies, something from which AVMs do not suffer. As we overcome internal inconsistencies we are better able to compete with those who would put us out of business.
Blog #102: “Sometimes I Like to Sit Here in the Dark and Put Umbrellas in my Car” Read More »
