What does USPAP say about analysis? Specifically, nothing. But it does admonish appraisers to identify it first, and then to analyze it. OK, what does that mean? A clear example is the number of bedrooms. If the “typical” house in the neighborhood has three bedrooms, does a fourth bedroom add any value? We can’t analyze […]
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What are a property’s characteristics? True, they include such things as GLA, quality of construction & finish, number of bedrooms, and so forth. But those are just some of the property’s physical characteristics. Really, there are more. The problem is, sometimes appraisers see the physical characteristics as paramount. But we can ignore the other important
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Real estate appraisal boilerplate can be an advantage! Yet, it can save time, money, and effort. These are a plus to any appraiser, right? But is there a downside? Are there circumstances when boilerplate could be a problem? Unfortunately, yes, there are. While boilerplate has its advantages, it has some strong disadvantages, too. So strong,
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What is so special about the appraiser’s workfile? Just how does it benefit you, the appraiser? Isn’t it really just a time killer? Each of these is a reasonable question. Appraisers ask them all of the time. This podcast answers those questions. Tim also encourages you to find your own answers to these questions. To
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“Newbie, to the table, now!” Now, you want a job as an appraiser, do you!? This firm is willing to help you out. But you gotta wanna help this appraisal firm, too! So show me why, in the next 120 seconds, I should hire you! Start!” “Newbie, to the table, now!” is not how your
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Sales and financing concessions!? What’s the problem? If the house sold for $100,000, its worth $100,000, right? This is what our broker friends try to tell us. But we appraisers have a higher calling than brokers. We can’t use puffery! We have to tell the truth (even if it kills a deal)! So, what’s so
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What does Fannie Mae want? Can we even provide what she wants? Is it clear what she wants? In a short podcast it is impossible to answer these questions in any depth. Nevertheless, The Appraiser’s Advocate will take a stab at it! Why? Because you deserve to know! What does Fannie Mae want? Among other
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“What you can do with these photos” is provocative. I wrote it to get your attention. Appraisal reports contain photos. This is not a USPAP requirement. Nor is it a Fannie Mae requirement. Really, it is the lender’s requirement. They familiarize the lender with the subject. So, what is so controversial about photos in an
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Who is large and in charge? When it comes a real estate appraisal and report, you are! That’s right! You are! While the client wants to think it calls the shots, you do. Really! Have you ever thought why you’re in charge? Think about it! That lender or that AMC needs you! Since you are
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What a newbie needs is straightforward. A mentor. A supervisor. But, as most newbies know, getting one can be difficult. In fact, getting one may the the hardest part of becoming an appraiser. So, let’s talk about this. Let’s see if we can narrow down this challenge to some more manageable. Take a huge challenge,
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