Is it time to expand and diversity your appraisal business? USPAP and non-traditional appraisals may be just the proper answer you’ve been looking for! In this podcast we do not discuss hybrid or desktop appraisals. We’ve already done that. Instead, in this podcast we consider expanding and diversifying your business by accepting assignments from other […]
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Appraisers rightly ask a lot of questions about USPAP and desktop appraisals. These desktop assignments have been around literally for decades. They were not common in non-GSE appraisal work, but were the norm for other types of appraisal and valuation assignments. After all, sometimes the appraiser must put boots in the living room. And other
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You ask USPAP: “Are listings important?” This is a question that comes frequently from appraisers – especially inexperienced appraisers. It even comes in from well-seasoned appraisers, too. But the question is valid, especially in a changing market. We all understand the market in the last half of 2022 is different from the market in the
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USPAP – what’s important now? As usual, in a real estate appraiser’s life, USPAP is always important. But in this podcast, Tim talks about some of the more important stuff – right now. For example, i-buyers. Because of the housing shortage, investors are buying single-family residences. But not one at a time. Those investors are
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USPAP’s useless cost approach. It is hard to learn. Depreciation is too hard to calculate. The market does not use it. My peers do not use it. So, yes, its useless. Or is it? If you listen to this entire podcast, you may have reason to change your mind. But why? USPAP’s useless cost approach?
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When it comes to USPAP, facts, and opinions, there is a lot of confusion out there. This podcast helps to unravel the facts from the opinions, the truth from the hype. It follows, then, this podcast points some of these out, right? Some appraisers think that with USPAP, there is confusion over what is a
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When it comes to USPAP and report writing you say, “Tim, I already know how to write an appraisal report!”. That’s great! Congratulations! Now, ask yourself this question, “Do I know how to write a persuasive appraisal report? How about, “Do I know how to write an accurate appraisal report?”. And finally, “Do I know
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What do you need to worry about? There is a lot out there in AppraisalWorld to keep you busy! But since you’ve already got worries enough, this podcast covers some of them for you. However, don’t get all excited! There is no reason to give those away here, so we won’t! Please check out the
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What’s a comparable sale? Does USPAP answer this question? (spoiler alert: NO!) Can the GSEs answer this question? (same spoiler alert!). You’re an ethical, curious, well-trained and well-educated appraiser. What are you going to do? In this podcast, Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate takes a stab at the answer! Think highest and best use since
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USPAP and the contract are a great team! Make them part of your appraisal team, and you’ll benefit from it, too! Is that a lot of hyperbole, or what? No, it really is not since they do make a great team. But, since you are the Head Coach of that team, you must know how
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