appraiser: Appraising For FHA - Ebook Finally Finished! - 11/10/08 07:17 PM
Yes - that is right! My ebook is finally finished! Everything you always wanted to know about appraising for FHA - the most current and accurate appraising guide around. If you can appraise well for FHA, you can appraise for other lenders too! Go go www.appraisalgroupsocal.com and click on the FHA … (3 comments)
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appraiser: What Is A FHA Appraiser? - 10/27/08 07:19 PM
A FHA appraiser is a state certified appraiser who has applied for and been approved to appraise property for FHA insured loans.
Because the down payment is lower and loan limits have been raised in Southern California, many first time home buyers have been approved for FHA insured loans. Boy is … (3 comments)
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appraiser: Zaio Updated Information - 08/26/08 05:52 PM
So here is the information that I got from an extensive conversation with John in the Sales Department and John Ross, Managing Director out of Chicago.
Basically, buy in to this business is breaking into the AVM/BPO market. There are 17,000-18,000 zones sold although not sure how many are actually "live" … (3 comments)
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appraiser: Design Scape Oops - 07/31/08 04:29 PM
I feel terrible but I have to retract my recommendation of designscape.com . I did a job last May and they still have not paid me. I have sent emails, voice mails and event paypal invoices but they have neglected to pay me as of today. Beware and work with them … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Attention Appraisers - Do you get business leads on activerain? - 05/20/08 08:28 PM
Just curious. I've been on here for a few months and have decent blog going. I try to comment on other's post but I have never gotten a lead from AR. Just curious if I'm doing something wrong or if maybe this is not the right place for leads. I don't … (8 comments)
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appraiser: Appraisal Management Companies - Whats up? - 05/20/08 08:20 PM
I have never worked with them before and was wondering if they are worth it. Many have start up fees. Many only accept certain file types (as those on xsites). What are your thoughts? Is it worth it? Does anyone have experience here in Los Angeles with them?
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appraiser: Design Scape Website For Home Improvement Projects - 05/19/08 02:51 PM
I mentioned this site in a previous post but I wanted to write a little more because it is a awesome service. I do not know the cost involved but you have to watch the demo because it is really awesome what they do ... all online! I can only imagine … (0 comments)
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appraiser: FHA Contact Information - 05/19/08 02:41 PM
I've been trying to answer as many questions as I can about FHA and their new online procedures for becoming a FHA Roster Appraiser. I thought I would pass on some contact information. First of all, if you go online to: http://www.hud.gov/groups/appraisers.cfm , it has answers to almost any question you … (1 comments)
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appraiser: Appraisers Earn Extra Money In A Down Market - 05/16/08 09:01 PM
I thought I would pass on a lead to you. I met a lady named Dace from Design Scape. They are a company that does landscape design on line. They hire appraisers nationwide to do diagrams of homes. Its purely a outside inspection and you have to take between 70-120 pictures, … (8 comments)
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appraiser: Fruit Dip - 05/13/08 11:12 PM
Beat 1-8 ounce package of cream cheese, 1 jar of marshmallow creme, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon grated lime peel and a dash of ground ginger together in a bowl. Dip fresh or dried fruit in and enjoy!
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appraiser: Real Estate Appraising Secrets - Pictures For FHA Appraisals - 05/12/08 08:19 PM
Preparing an appraisal report for FHA is not as complicated as it once was. As far as taking pictures, one of the most important requirements that HUD makes is that any picture included in the appraisal report must be taken by the appraiser signing the report. Appraisers are not allowed to … (17 comments)
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appraiser: New Paperless Process For Applying To Be A FHA Roster Appraiser - 05/02/08 05:20 PM
On May 5, 2008 the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) through Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is launching an online appraiser application process that will replace the existing process of sending paper applications through the mail. This process may make the process of applying to become a FHA Roster appraiser much easier … (1 comments)
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appraiser: How To Become A FHA Roster Appraiser - 04/26/08 12:21 AM
In order to perform appraisals for FHA, appraisers must be on the approved FHA Roster. Appraisers must possess a current license/certification with credentials based on the minimum licensing/certification criteria by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of the Appraisal Foundation for each state in which they desire to perform FHA appraisals. Trainees … (11 comments)
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appraiser: Appraising Secrets - Working With HUD and FHA Doing Appraisals - 04/25/08 11:31 PM
With the fall of the real estate market in the country, here in Los Angeles, we have been hard hit. Business has been slow. Since the Feds introduced the Economic Stimulus Plan and HUD lowered loan limits, business is slowly picking up.
In an attempt to diversify into new markets, I applied … (11 comments)
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appraiser: Appraising Secrets - Bring Em On FHA Appraisals - 04/15/08 09:06 PM
Because of HUD raising the loan limits for conforming loans, I have been innundated with appraisal requests for FHA loans. I am a FHA appraiser but have not done that many appraisals for FHA loans. On Friday, I am attending a class in Las Vegas (about four hours from home) to … (5 comments)
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appraiser: FHA Appraisals - 04/15/08 08:47 PM
Because of HUD raising the loan limits for conforming loans, I have been innundated with appraisal requests for FHA loans. I am a FHA appraiser but have not done that many appraisals for FHA loans. On Friday, I am attending a class in Las Vegas (about four hours from home) to … (3 comments)
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appraiser: Real Estate Appraisal Secrets - Appraisal Standards and Processes In Developing An Opinion of Value - 04/02/08 10:22 AM
Have you always wanted to know the process that an appraiser goes through in completing an appraisal report? No, appraisers do not just pick values out of a hat!! There are six basic steps that appraisers follow for every appraisal. These include:
1. Problem Definition
2. Appraisal Plan
3. Data Collection
4. Data Analysis
5. Final … (0 comments)
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appraiser: Free Ebook - 03/14/08 01:58 PM
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appraiser: A Common Mistake - 03/02/08 04:26 PM
Yesterday I made a common mistake that appraisers make by not getting all the information before the appraisal. The broker called me to see if the value the homeowner needed was in range of the value of the property. Without seeing the property but looking at public records and MLS data, … (1 comments)
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appraiser: Santa Clarita Appraiser Lunches With Rotarians - 02/29/08 05:12 PM
Yesterday I attending my first Rotary Club meeting. I was invited by Connie Ragen Green of http://www.ebookwritingandmarketingsecrets.com/
The Club treated me for lunch. They meet at the Marie Callender's on The Old Road in Valencia on Wednesdays at noon. What a terrific bunch of people. Before attending this meeting, I knew nothing … (1 comments)
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