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Look In The Mirror (Part 1)

The phrase “take a look in the mirror” is a common idiom used to encourage self-reflection and introspection. It is a powerful statement that can evoke a range of emotions and reactions from individuals, from contemplation to defensiveness. At its core, the phrase is a call to examine oneself honestly and objectively. It asks us to step back from our assumptions, biases, and preconceptions and…

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Appraisal Management Companies and what no one is telling you

When it comes to refinancing or purchasing a home, you need to get an appraisal done by your lender. Unlike any other service profession, you the consumer are not entitled to pick your appraiser, rather you will be assigned an appraiser that will perform the inspection and report for you. Seems pretty simple, right? The answer is NO and this blog is going to explain everything that you, the…

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SO WHO REALLY IS BEING BIASED IN THE APPRAISAL PROFESSION? Its not the Appraiser..

So today I was on the CFPB webinar with the ASC about bias in the appraisal profession, and let me just say this. I would rather have been on the golf course or dealing with an irate homeowner than listening to many people discuss something they obviously know nothing about. While I’m all for positive changes in any aspect of life, this webinar, as well as past ones, aren’t about positive change.…

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While some things change.. Some remain the same

While some things change.. Some remain the same

It was March 28th, 2018 that I wrote my very first blog post on this site entitled “What’s not in your wallet?” where I went into great detail about how Appraisal Management Companies or AMC’s get paid and how the consumer is not aware of the fact that the AMC is taking much of the fee while finding the cheapest and fastest appraised. In that blog post, I gave many examples of the abuse…

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“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try”

“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try”

If person can make a difference, imagine what an army can do. That’s the initial thought I had after attending the Georgia Real Estate Board meeting this past Wednesday morning. I won’t go into much detail here as I’ll post the link to the blog article for all to read at the end. I will however, give a small background before doing so. About a month ago, Real Estate Appraisers as well as others…

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My Letter to Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D) Atlanta GA

My Letter to Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D) Atlanta GA

Downtown Atlanta Amazing,,, After listening to the hearing today on racial bias in appraisals and the info presented, I decided to call Congresswoman Nikema Williams of Atlanta GA my home state. While I didn’t get to speak to her, I spoke to a gentleman that told me the process and what to do. So I did it. Below is the email I set to her people in DC and in Atlanta. Hopefully it will reach her…

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How To Destroy The Appraisal Profession : Governement 101

How To Destroy The Appraisal Profession : Governement 101

Anytime the Government gets involved in an issue, it tends to have more adverse effects than positive ones. It makes things worse when they only have their plan in mind and NOT the FACTS from the people they are about to hurt. This is especially true in the Real Estate Appraisal profession and the newly introduced H.R. Bill entitled: Fair Appraisal and Inequity Reform Act of 2022. See below to…

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Over the past two days, the Real Estate Appraisal Industry has been the subject of scrutiny with the release of the PAVE Report that the Interagency Task Force developed on Property Appraisal And Valuation Equity set forth by the Biden Administration. On 3/23/2022, there was a public meeting to unveil the Pave Task Force report on Racial Bias in the Real Estate Appraisal Profession. You can…

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Another in my series.

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The Appraiser Trainee: The Solution That’s Been Avoided

The Appraiser Trainee: The Solution That’s Been Avoided

This Blog post is a little longer than most I write. I would hope that you take the time to read it in its entirety and then make your own decisions Thanks again for following me and my writings It is no secret that the real estate appraisal profession has recently been in the crosshairs of many organizations, lenders, government entities, and homeowners. While many topics are being discussed, I…