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Depreciation 3 Replies

Started by Mike Corey in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Rick Daniel 9 hours ago.

Leica A6 Disto 3 Replies

Started by Peter Spannenberger in Technology, Paperless Office, Hardware-Software, Cameras. Last reply by Cory Mathiowetz 9 hours ago.

USA-Appraiser.com

Started by Cory Mathiowetz in General Appraisal Discussions 9 hours ago.

Collecting Appraisal Fees

Started by Chris Vasecka in General Appraisal Discussions 14 hours ago.

Read About the Bad Boy of Appraisal Management 1 Reply

Started by Francois Gregoire in Office Management / Business Development. Last reply by Bill Hattaway 1 day ago.

Appraiser Selection & Fees

Started by Paul Amirto in HUD/FHA & VA Feb 5.

Residential Cost Suppliers Besides M & S? 10 Replies

Started by Paul Amirto in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Kelley Mathews Feb 5.

Check this out, thats my UTUBE video!

Started by Joe The Appraiser in General Appraisal Discussions Feb 5.

APPRAISER UNION

Started by Tyler Vendetta in General Appraisal Discussions Feb 5.

Hitler vs Cuomo 1 Reply

Started by Chris Vasecka in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Tyler Vendetta Feb 5.

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Rick Daniel replied to Mike Corey's discussion 'Depreciation'

The problem with depreciation is that it is usually very subjective and is mostly an exercise in theory for houses that are not new or nearly new. For instance, if you want to depreciate a range/oven and its typical life is 10 you might say its effe…

9 hours ago

Cory Mathiowetz replied to Peter Spannenberger's discussion 'Leica A6 Disto'

I have the Leica A5 and would not trade it for anything. I would not go anything less than the A5 however. I love how I can take four measurements first before I transfer to a sketch. Also, I frequently use the site/scope to take a measurement since…

9 hours ago

Cory Mathiowetz added a discussion

USA-Appraiser.com

Anybody ever sign up with these folks? I keep getting emails from them asking me to sign up. I have send five emails to them and have yet to get one response back. One of my emails even stated that "...I am eager to sign up, please contact me..", st…

9 hours ago

Peter Spannenberger replied to Peter Spannenberger's discussion 'Leica A6 Disto'

I'm looking for a model that you can use for the exterior measurements. I have heard that some are difficult to read in the sunlight or you can't see the laser if it is a long distance. Do you use yours on the exterior?

13 hours ago

Ben Goheen replied to Peter Spannenberger's discussion 'Leica A6 Disto'

I have the D5 and love it. Like most new technology, it takes a little while to get used to it so I'd recommend trying it around the house first or on an inspection where the homeowner isn't hovering over your shoulder. Measuring a rectangular 1 st…

13 hours ago

Chris Vasecka added a discussion

Collecting Appraisal Fees

Collecting Appraisal Fees There is a fine balance between collecting appraisal fees and keeping clients happy. Between collecting up front and being “user friendly” to your clients. Do I make all clients pay up front and sacrifice business? D…

14 hours ago

Robert A. replied to Mike Corey's discussion 'Depreciation'

Try contacting Kelly Mathews at Bluebook International I don't believe they use straight line depreciation. Good Luck 888-425-8326.

18 hours ago

Bill Cobb replied to Bill Cobb's discussion 'I COMPLETELY AGREE! Why Can't My iPhone Play Flash Video? Arrgghh! iPad Study: The More You Know, The Less You Want One' in the group iPhone Apps To Assist Appraisers

Thank You, Thomas! I told Apple if they can't get over the flash issue that I'd be opting for another device in early 2011, when my contract is up.

19 hours ago

Thomas Lee Terwilliger replied to Bill Cobb's discussion 'I COMPLETELY AGREE! Why Can't My iPhone Play Flash Video? Arrgghh! iPad Study: The More You Know, The Less You Want One' in the group iPhone Apps To Assist Appraisers

I have an ipod Touch because I can't get an iphone here, and I too wish it played flash apps. But the main reason I bought it was to run alamode's Davinci for iphone and it's awesome. That alone is reason enough for me to buy one. I think the flash…

19 hours ago

Bill Hattaway replied to Francois Gregoire's discussion 'Read About the Bad Boy of Appraisal Management'

A case of the fox guarding the hen house.

yesterday

Rick Daniel replied to Mike Corey's discussion 'Depreciation'

By MSB I assume you are referring to the Marshall and Swift Cost Handbook. There is a section that gives typical life spans for various items. That may help.

yesterday

Francois Gregoire added a discussion

Read About the Bad Boy of Appraisal Management

yesterday

Bill Cobb added a discussion to the group iPhone Apps To Assist Appraisers

I COMPLETELY AGREE! Why Can't My iPhone Play Flash Video? Arrgghh! iPad Study: The More You Know, The Less You Want One

Let me get this straight! We pay $199+ for the device and over $100/month to use them....the iPhone that is. I'm at lunch checking my iPhone email and there's an interesting new video study I want to check out. NOT! Not because my iPhone d…

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Paul Amirto added a discussion

Appraiser Selection & Fees

This is is FHAs response to a question of appraiser selection and fees: Thank you for contacting the FHA Resource Center, a response to your inquiry is provided below. If you have additional questions you can submit them via email to info@fhaoutr…

on Friday

Mike Corey added a discussion

Depreciation

MSB uses what I understand is straight line depreciation. This makes it impossible for me to get the right Cost Approach number without backing into the number all the time. Is there any product out there that depreciates by line item? Mike Ra…

on Friday

Kelley Mathews replied to Paul Amirto's discussion 'Residential Cost Suppliers Besides M & S?'

Hey Paul, it is Kelley from Bluebook. Sorry I had to leave early yesterday for an appt. I just called you and left a message. Call me back when you have a chance. I'd love to show you how AppraiserBASE works.

on Friday

Joe The Appraiser added a discussion

Check this out, thats my UTUBE video!

http://www.housingwatch.com/2010/02/01/are-appraisals-the-new-organized-crime/ I made that utube video over a year ago. I haven't put much new stuff up since, been too busy.. They never asked if they could but oh well..

on Friday

Paul Amirto replied to Paul Amirto's discussion 'Residential Cost Suppliers Besides M & S?'

I Left her a VM yesterday, but hasn't got back to me yet. Does the software build based on fair/average/good, etc. or do you have to stick build each property?

on Friday

Robert A. replied to Paul Amirto's discussion 'Residential Cost Suppliers Besides M & S?'

Try BlueBook Interantional they are cheaper and online call Kelly Mathews at 888-425-8326 www.BLUEBOOK.net

on Friday