Like I said, I *think* I read it auto updates on the 15th of each month. Me thinking is not always the safest thing. VC verbage an addenda page, or addtional...
Glad you pointed out that article Charles. It brings up a point I've tried but failed to emphasize when we discuss these things. Each phone call is an...
The info comes from an FHA seminar that I attented in Ohio last week... where the Chief appraiser from HUD said that... and actually told me in a one on one...
Is another business decision... When time allowed I go for it...is better than play games at the computer, plus I try my best to do customer service... I guess...
I strongly disagree with you Ken Verrett. Molly coddling mortgage brokers who are shopping for we-need-at-least appraisers does NOT enhance the appraisal...
Brian, this is what I think and I know that runing a business has it expenses... when you offer to mentor someone and you give them teh software, cover them...
Bob, just called FHA... they wont start till September... as usual the people from HUD was misinformed and passing along the misinformation... Pedro New...
We all know that you and I disagree on this issue Ricardo. However, the disagreement is not as stark as you would make it out to be. The hit the number folks...
Pedro - From my past "sales" career, I'm fond of saying that in life and business "Everything boils down to PRICE and TERMS" SELDOM do you get BOTH (Unless...
Brian makes some good points. One thing that we lose sight of as certified or licensed appraisers is that there are opportunity costs on both side of the...
Of all the special and unique properties we have appraised over the years, this one was a first. We got a request for a standard REO property, contacted the...
Ricardo, Agree or disagree it's always a good policy to treat others in the manner that you would like to be treated. Even a police officer who is arresting ...
Ricardo wrote: "So, you can place your suggestion about leaving the appraisal profession where the sun don't shine, mister." Was this comment really necessary...
Melissa - I'd start with a Highest & Best Use (H&BU) analysis to see if the property is worth MORE "As Improved" or "As Vacant Land". Once you've made that...
Hello Leland, Just wondering if you've had time to start your service with tomatovine.com and if you are happy? I'm still having trouble with Vonage. I'm on...
Ron, I've given up talking to Ocwen as well. When they call me, I tell them I can't understand them and ask them to please email. When I have to contact them,...
Just learned something else that Google.com can do. Don't need a dictionary anymore, or even www.dictionary.com Just open google and type Define: anyword ...
Pedro and others, I too attended the FHA seminar in Columbus last Thursday. And, Yes, Philadelphia HOC Jerry Glavey did state that the testing process was in ...
On a busy day, I don't answer the phone at all unless it's my mother's nursing home or other potential emergency. EVERYBODY else, personal and business, goes...
Sherry: Actually, I signed up with TomatoVine (TV) yesterday after Vonage disconnected my fax line! What bone heads! Anyway, that was the last straw. TV...
In an attempt to ward off and stifle some heat from clients, I have included this statement in some of my reports, and added it to my outgoing email when...
Can someone give me a link to the ANSI standards page. I'm looking for the standards that relate to stairways, rounding, etc. in house measuring. Thanks, Dave ...
Talmon - Can you direct me to the section of USPAP that you're referring to? " . . . some clients may request that the appraiser stop the assignment if value...
Dave - Would you believe that NOWHERE on the Internet are those published (officially) BUT, I just so happen to have a copy of the ANIS Z765-1996 booklet not 1...
Dave, here's the scoop on stairs: * Stairs, if they meet the criteria and connect to living area. Include the stairway with the area from which it descends,...
Oh yeah, I forgot you do "staged assignments"! Yikes, I just crossed the "Big Dog"! LOL! It does exist, and I will look it up and post it for you. Of course, I...
Talmon, I like your notice statement. In agreeing that USPAP is a (Federal guideline) I'm not sure that it is "Law", where you state; "the appraiser is bound...
