Monthly Archives: November 2009

Why Won’t The AMC Pay Me My Appraisal Fee?

Posted on November 25, 2009 by admin

I really don’t get it. To protect all involved, they create this situation where all appraisals for conventional loans need to be ordered through the appraisal management company. Alright, fine, whatever. Well, also added is the little nugget that an … Continue reading →

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Take That Listing Out of the Appraisal

Posted on November 10, 2009 by admin

So, like I wrote last week, I was contacted by a loan officer at the bank for not only an additional comparable in an appraisal for an Aframe home, but also to remove the active listing that I had included. … Continue reading →

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New Career For Appraisers

Posted on November 6, 2009 by admin

Personally, I’m frustrated and pissed off with the appraisal profession.  I’ve hated it for years, but now we’ve all kind of rolled over and let big brother give it to us.  Sorry for the kind of graphic reference, but that’s … Continue reading →

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Is This Lender Influence?

Posted on November 5, 2009 by admin

Secondary market loan, so they said. So, I just get off the phone with the loan officer at the local bank. She didn’t order the appraisal, they actually have a good system set up rotating through different appraisers. So, she … Continue reading →

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Latest frustrated appraiser news – Appraisals kill deals | Miamism

Posted on November 4, 2009 by admin

Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing … Continue reading →

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