One more week to go before HVCC kicks in May 1. Are your buyers and sellers ready! - 04/24/09 07:54 AM
Time is running out!

HVCC is a reality, it is upon us, banks are getting ready and things will CHANGE! Was just working with a bank getting ready to take on the task of ordering appraisals as opposed to sending them to AMC (appraisal management companies) That is the good news....The bad news......More deals are going to fall thru due to appraised values and YOU cannot do anything about it unless you follow my suggestions on a previous (featured) post. See link below!
My post on HVCC how realtors can help!
I asked this BANK if they get a request for a Lakefront … (7 comments)

Realtors, Buyers, Sellers and Lenders if you talk to APPRAISERS, you are breaking the law! - 04/17/09 02:38 PM
I knew that one would get your attention. Not as drastic as it sounds, but you need to know there is some truth here. TREAD LIGHTLY
If you have not heard about the HVCC regulations taking effect May 1st, then you need to check out my blog about the HVCC.
HVCC How Realtors can help
Why Appraisers use Foreclosures
One of the essential issues in this new regulation is that NO ONE will be able to pressure appraisers to "get" a certain value for a property. Mortgage Brokers can no longer order appraisals from Appraisers, only BANKS and third parties can order reports. No Loan Officers, Realtors, … (14 comments)