http://appraisalblogs.com The United State Premier Real Estate Appraisal Site Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:23:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a note to let you know, I have done BPO's and CMA's for many companies such as yours; but, I have never worked with one where the staff was as pleasant to speak with and although, I know there are deadlines that must be met, your people ask for, ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=271 Our Dead Beats Directory has been put into place to supply appraisers with an active list of Appraisal Management Companies that do not pay their bills, demand free work in exchange for payment due, or pressure appraisers and or threaten to reassign or withhold work. We have also ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=260 About Unity Asset Management, Inc. Products and Services: Products Unity Standard Form: This Broker Price Opinion (BPO) form is a three listing, three sale comparable form with MLS sheets. This form is available with or without photographs. The standard number of photographs with this form is three: front of subject, side ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=259 Mortgagee Letters ML 09-37 titled “Flood Zone Requirements and Responsibilities of FHA Mortgagees and Appraisers” provides the following, “FHA Roster Appraisers are required to review the applicable FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and make appropriate notations on the applicable appraisal reporting form.  If the property ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=255 SMALL RESIDENTIAL INCOME PROPERTY What is a Small Residential Income Property We all know that a small residential income property has two, three or four units. However, in some areas of the country small residential income properties can be found as part of a condominium project. In other parts ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=245 "A condominium is a form of fee ownership or long-term leasehold of separate units or portions of multiunit buildings that provides for formal filing and recording of a divided interest in real property. In contrast to a PUD, a joint share in ownership of the common area ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=232 Some specialized requirements: Operating oil or gas wells New construction – 75’ is the minimum distance of the dwelling from the oil or gas well site boundary Existing house – 300’ is the minimum distance of the dwelling from the oil or gas well site boundary Abandoned oil or gas wells With ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=212 An FHA appraiser may not require these repairs, but must include them in the overall condition rating and value opinion developed: Worn floor finishes or carpeting Missing handrails Holes in windows screens Cracked or damaged exit doors Cracked window glass Rotten or worn-out countertops Trip hazards Crawl space with debris or ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=193 Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection I wanted to take some time and try to help eliminate confusion about the word inspection. In the minds of people who are not experienced in real estate matters it is important to distinguish between the two. This is also important for those appraisers that ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=191 This article by Guest Blogger, Executive Director, Jeff Schurman of The TAVAMA Blog Warning: What you are about to read could be career-ending. For me that is. But only if those who intend to drive a stake in to the heart of the AMC (Appraisal Management Company) industry win the day. It’s worth ... http://appraisalblogs.com/?p=135