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March 2021
- Managing Multiple Appraisal Deadline, by Doug Smith, SRA, AI-RRS – Page 1
- If people can’t find you, they can’t order an appraisal or give you a referral – Page 5
- Review of “The Appraisal Bible” – The Appraisal of Real Estate, 15th Edition by the Appraisal Institute – Page 7
- Sales and financing concessions, What Fannie and USPAP say, by Time Andersen , MAI – Page 9
- 20 Questions from Tim Andersen – Page 11
- How affordable, really, by Rachel Massey, SRA – Page 13
February 2021
- Appraisal Risk Management – Fannie’s – 2021-01. Risk scores, appraisal defects, appraiser independence, etc. – Page 1
- Make use of your driving time by exercising – Page 5
- Procrastination costs you time, money and more stress, which we don’t need now!– Page 6
- FHFA wants input on waivers, hybrids, data access for appraisers, etc. by 2-26-21 Page 8
- Appraisal waivers up 137% for all loan types in 2020 – Page 12
- Braintoss captures your thoughts, By Wayne Pugh, MAI
- Egad! UAD and Forms Reforms, By George Dell, MAI, SRA, ASA, CRE – Page 17
January 2021
- Top 10 Appraiser Time Wasters and What to do About Them, By Doug Smith, SRA
- The Power of Surveys, by Rachel Massey, SRA, AI-RRS
- George Dell – The Anti-Statistics Guy, by George Dell, MAI, SRA, ASA, CRE
December 2020
- 2020 year-end tax planning for appraisers. It’s not too late to save on your 2020 taxes! – Page 1
- Marketing with holiday gifts and cards – easy and Most Excellent Marketing Tool – Page 6
- How to reduce stress to be more productive – Page 9
November 2020
- Increase your productivity by managing your email – Page 1
- What is True and Correct per USPAP? By Tim Andersen, MAI – Page 5
- Tales of a Trainee at Appraisal Camp Sedona, By Brian Aldridge – Page 10
- CamScanner Review, By Wayne Pugh, MAI
October 2020
- Appraiser’s Don’t “Create” Value! By Tim Andersen, MAI– Page 1
- Practical tips you can use today for getting more appraisals done and make more money – Page 6
- New appraisers need live, not “virtual” field training, by Julie Fries, SR – Page 10
- My new blog, Covid Science For Everyone! Covidscienceblog.com – Page 14
September 2020
- Disability – your greatest risk – Page 1
- Disability Insurance – more important than ever during a Pandemic! – by Paul Porter – Page 5
- But Fannie Mae says I don’t have to do the Cost Approach! – by Tim Andersen, MAI – Page 6
- The common sense of it all, something we should always try and revisit – by Rachel Massey – Page 9
- Appraising Solar: New Fannie guidance August 2020 – by Mark Buhler – Page 11
August 2020
- How to keep safe from COVID-19, including tips for appraisers – Page 1
- The Vaccine Race – Page 10
- Grammerly can fix your grammatical errors, by Wayne Pugh, MAI– Page 15
July 2020
- Reduce your liability: Sample disclaimers/statements for your appraisals – Page 1
- Welcome to Appraisal Purgatory! A Day in Appraisal Camp, Sedona Arizona – Page 5
- E & O Insurance – where to get it, reducing liability, most frequent claims, etc. – Page 7
- 2020 E & O Insurance Brokers – Page 15
June 2020
- How to communicate with appraisers online. What’s best for you? – Page 1
- Fannie Temporary Appraisal Requirement Flexibilities – What they mean for you – Page 8
- Addendum: Fannie Letter Lender LL-2020-4 – Page 2
- Addendum: Fannie Appraiser FAQs – Page 11
- Addendum: Summary of Appraisal Requirements – Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA – Page 17
January 2020
- Top 10 Appraiser Time Wasters and What to do About Them, By Doug Smith, SRA
- The Power of Surveys, by Rachel Massey, SRA, AI-RRS
- George Dell – The Anti-Statistics Guy, by George Dell, MAI, SRA, ASA, CRE
December 2020
- 2020 year-end tax planning for appraisers. It’s not too late to save on your 2020 taxes! – Page 1
- Marketing with holiday gifts and cards – easy and Most Excellent Marketing Tool – Page 6
- How to reduce stress to be more productive – Page 9
November 2020
- Increase your productivity by managing your email
- What is True and Correct per USPAP? By Tim Andersen, MAI
- Tales of a Trainee at Appraisal Camp Sedona, By Brian Aldridge
- CamScanner Review, By Wayne Pugh, MAI
October 2020
- Appraiser’s Don’t “Create” Value! By Tim Andersen, MAI– Page 1
- Practical tips you can use today for getting more appraisals done and make more money – Page 6
- New appraisers need live, not “virtual” field training, by Julie Fries, SR – Page 10
- My new blog, Covid Science For Everyone! Covidscienceblog.com – Page 14
September 2020
- Disability – your greatest risk – Page 1
- Disability Insurance – more important than ever during a Pandemic! – By Paul Porter – Page 5
- But Fannie Mae says I don’t have to do the Cost Approach! – by Tim Andersen, MAI Page 6
- The common sense of it all, something we should always try and revisit – by Rachel Massey Page 9
- Appraising Solar: New Fannie guidance August 2020 – by Mark Buhler Page 11
August 2020
- How to keep safe from COVID-19, including tips for appraisers – Page 1
- The Vaccine Race – Page 10
- Grammerly can fix your grammatical errors, by Wayne Pugh, MAI– Page 15
July 2020
- Reduce your liability: Sample disclaimers/statements for your appraisals – Page 1
- Welcome to Appraisal Purgatory! A Day in Appraisal Camp, Sedona Arizona – Page 5
- E & O Insurance – where to get it, reducing liability, most frequent claims, etc. – Page 7
- 2020 E & O Insurance Brokers – Page 15
June 2020
- How to communicate with appraisers online. What’s best for you? – Page 1
- Fannie Temporary Appraisal Requirement Flexibilities – What they mean for you – Page 8
- Addendum: Fannie Letter Lender LL-2020-4 – Page 2
- Addendum: Fannie Appraiser FAQs – Page 11
- Addendum: Summary of Appraisal Requirements – Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA – Page 17
May 2020
- Virtual Inspection Tools: Drivebys and Desktops Made Much More Reliable – Page 1
- Desktops and Exterior Appraisals: Virtual Inspection Tools Can Help! – Page 4
- Musings on Misleading, by Tim Andersen, MAI – Page – 9
- What Does Fannie May Really Want? By George Dell, MAI – Page 12
- Malwarebytes to Keep Your Computer Free of Worms, Trojans, etc., by Wayne Pugh, MAI – Page 15
April 2020
- COVID-19: Data Comps and Values – Page 1
- Data and Comps. It’s all about the data!! – Page 5
- Vaccines, Immunity and Q & A’s – Page 10
March 2020
- Restricted Appraisal Reports – Yes, No or Maybe? – Page 1
- Why is USPAP copyrighted. Why you must buy it every 2 years (book review) – Page 5
- How much money did you make per hour after expenses in 2019? – Page 9
February 2020
- Entrepreneur, technician and Manager – the three conflicting rolls of fee appraisers – Page 1
- I am no “JUST” a residential appraiser! By Rachel Massey, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, IFA – Page 4
- Highest and Best Use and USPAP 2020 by Julie Friess, SRA, AI-RSS, MA – Page 5
- Should you stay or should you go? That is the question…. – Page 8
January 2020
- Planning for 2020 – Set up a budget to manage your income and expenses – Page 1
- Practical tips you can use today for getting more appraisals done and make money – Page 5
- New Year’s resolutions. Set goals for 2020 and how you will accomplish them – Page 9
- Ankor Innovations brings Amazon Alexa to your automobile – Page 11
- New Ca law: Whats happening in your state? Appraisers want to keep Independent Contractor status with AMCs – Page 14
December 2019
- 2019 year-end tax planning for appraisers It’s not too late to save on your 2019 taxes! – Page 1
- Starting over again by Rachel Massey, SRA., AI-RRS – Paage 5
- Marketing with holiday gifts and cards. An easy and Most Excellent tool! –Page 6
- USPAP 2020-2021 – What’s New? by Tim Andersen MAI – Page 9
- Evaluations Are Appraisals by Julie Friess, SRA, AI-RRS – Page 11
- Bifurcated inspection-only option “paused” – Page13
November 2019
- What is Fannie doing now and what are their future plans? UAD, Forms, Bifurcated- Page 1
- Adjust your adjustment or your attitude. By George Dell MAI – Page 6
- State Board complaints. What if you are found quilty? By Tim Anderson – Page 11