More Q & As Involved with Ordering the Appraisal and Involvement of AMCs
This webinar covers answers questions that occur during the ordering of the appraisals. Questions answered in this section:
- Can the appraiser provide a “Recert” or “Update” to the appraisal?
- What is a “reconsideration of value” (ROV) and who can request one?
- A banking client has asked me to disregard any foreclosure, real estate owned (REO), or short sales when performing market value appraisal assignments. Is this an acceptable assignment condition?
- I was told by the AMC (or lender) to not provide a cost approach in the appraisal, is that legal?
- If I develop an opinion of value using the cost and/or income approach(es), I was told not to consider their value conclusions, is that an acceptable assignment condition by an AMC or lender?
- The home is on a 20 acre parcel with a single legal description. The lender will not lend on more than 5 acres. Can you please appraise the home on only the 5 acre portion?
- The building has three fully equipped living units that are rented out. Zoning is single family. The bank wants you to appraise the property as a tri-plex, can you do it?
- The property is zoned SFR but being used as a “duplex,” can you appraise it as a duplex?
- The property is zoned single family however I believe the “mother-in-law” unit (MIL), does not have a building permit how do I appraise this?
- AKA: Mother-in law (MIL); Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), Detached Dwelling Unit (DDU), Casita, etc.
- I’ve never appraised a property like this, is it OK for me to do so?
- I’m not competent to appraise in this area, am I allowed to provide an appraisal?
- I don’t have access to the local MLS and/or county data in this area, can I still provide an appraisal?
- I’ve been told that lenders are required to use AMCs when ordering appraisals. Is that true?
- The lender or AMC has a requirement that they have an image or copy of my signature on file, is that allowed?
- It is legal for AMCs to remove an appraiser's name from their list if said appraiser does not accept their fees?
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Price: One week access to the course for $15.00
At this time, there is no Continuing Education (CE) credit for online classes.