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Lendervend - what to do .. 8 Replies

Started by B Houghton in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by John Wayne Glasener 1 day ago.

"Your status has been changed to Ineligible and will no longer accept appraisals performed by you" 50 Replies

Started by Sandra Farrance in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Praiser Nov 5.

Appraisal Trainee 9 Replies

Started by Daniel Murphy in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Daniel Murphy Nov 4.

Major hot spots

Started by tomtin in Commercial Appraisal Nov 2.

Doing 30 Appraisals to fight tax assesment 2 Replies

Started by Victor Breuer in Property Assessment. Last reply by Craig Farr Oct 30.

how about removing the HVCC topics which appear on top of topics? 1 Reply

Started by Joe The Appraiser in Appraiser's Water Cooler - FAQ, Suggestions, Tips. Last reply by Joe The Appraiser Oct 28.

The NEW Archos 9 PC Tablet... Available Nov. 1st. Windows 7. 1 Reply

Started by Beth Cannady in Technology, Paperless Office, Hardware-Software, Cameras. Last reply by Pete Deatherage Oct 28.

AMC split needs regulated...AMC who pays full fees.... 4 Replies

Started by Timothy Shawn Lentz in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Joker Oct 27.

Draft copies 3 Replies

Started by Joker in Commercial Appraisal. Last reply by Cynthia Oct 27.

FHA GUIDELINES FOR WELL & SEPTIC 2 Replies

Started by Norman in General Appraisal Discussions. Last reply by Norman Oct 24.

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John Wayne Glasener replied to B Houghton's discussion 'Lendervend - what to do ..'

I was frustrated also. Order after order was appearing as an e-mail from Lendervend and if it was not acknowledged in the first three seconds, it was gone. It was obvious that the speed could only be accounted for a mass broadcast or a computer pr...

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Praiser replied to Sandra Farrance's discussion '"Your status has been changed to Ineligible and will no longer accept appraisals performed by you"'

I think I know how this happens. Will not talk about here in this public traceable forum. If you want to discuss this matter in a private manner please let me know how to contact. And yes i may be ready for a class action.

on Thursday

kevin malesis replied to B Houghton's discussion 'Lendervend - what to do ..'

I receive $395 for a 1004 from Lendervend. My normal fee is $450.00

on Thursday

kevin malesis replied to B Houghton's discussion 'Lendervend - what to do ..'

I get broadcast emails from Lendevend almost daily. I can usually get one a month. I do use outlook for email and it gets my emails every minute. It is tough to be the first one to click on the link when i am usually behind. I could get to it fast...

on Thursday

Daniel Murphy replied to Daniel Murphy's discussion 'Appraisal Trainee'

Gerald, In what area of the country do you work? Thanks

on Wednesday

Gerald Campisi replied to Daniel Murphy's discussion 'Appraisal Trainee'

There are some appraisers who take on trainee's and you have to ask around. Check the Appraisal Forum. I found one there. I am working as a trainee with two different supervising appraisers working different areas. It's slow going as starting out ...

on Wednesday

Matthew Baldwin commented on Jonathan Izumi's photo 'Pop Quiz'

looks like they opted to bring their prized possessions with them to their new apartment instead of leaving it for trash-out.

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Gary F. Kristensen replied to Gary F. Kristensen's discussion 'QUICK QUESTION' in the group Automated Valuation Technologies, Inc.

HI David, I agree. Thank you for always being so helpful. Gary

on Wednesday

B Houghton replied to Daniel Murphy's discussion 'Appraisal Trainee'

I believe that the HVCC is firmly in place. Even if it's "sunsetted" fairly soon, the damage has been done to small business owners and independant appraisers. Lenders now have a system in place to manage and order their appraisals that is a resul...

on Wednesday

Matthew Sulamo replied to Cynthia's discussion 'FHA online class today from October Research group' in the group AppraisersInformationNetwork

yeah i can appreciate the standard bureaucratic answer; "we're working on it", along with the "it's pretty complicated". I think they keep flash cards of those phrases and practice saying it to be able to say, "I have no idea, and i should" withou...

on Wednesday

Cynthia added a discussion to the group AppraisersInformationNetwork

FHA online class today from October Research group

Today there was an online FHA conference call featuring Pete Gillispie from FHA and Tom Munizzo from IRR Residential. Most of what they covered has already been released in mortgagee letters. New information included: In the next week or so ther...

on Wednesday

Doug Eisenhard replied to B Houghton's discussion 'Lendervend - what to do ..'

Totally agree. I talked to one reviewer who did not and had no interest in taking any USPAP classes. In your reviews, throw in some USPAP quotes to back up adjustments. It seems to work fairly good.

on Monday

Doug Eisenhard replied to B Houghton's discussion 'Lendervend - what to do ..'

Ya know, other than Lendervend and a few others, most of the AMC's we work for will pay us our requested fees. We have not agreed to any of the over 25 AMC's fee lists and out of 10-15 calls a week, we usually get around 5 accepted fee requests. T...

on Monday

Steven replied to B Houghton's discussion 'Lendervend - what to do ..'

You all are not alone. I too was attempting to do work for Lendervend. They seem to be getting so many appraisals so close to my house and giving a decent fee for the times. I have never been able to get to the good appraisals, but I did do a few ...

on Monday

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Major hot spots

One of the fastest growing cities in Kerala (India), Cochin is now at par with the best in the world and looks forward to its dynamic future. Growing at an amazing speed, the city of Cochin is extending its capacity to the limits. This presents a...

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Appraisal News

What Should the Good Appraiser Do When the FBI or Any Law Enforcement Officer Calls?

The FBI is on the Phone for You By Peter Christensen The FBI released a report earlier this year entitled 2008 Mortgage Fraud Report "Year in Review". It indicated the obvious: that reports of mortgage fraud and investigations of it...

Appraisal Practices Board (APB) to Commence Work in July 2010 - New Independent Board

Washington, DC, November 5, 2009 — The Appraisal Foundation, a Congressionally authorized non-profit organization dedicated to promoting professionalism in appraising through the establishment of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications, announced today the establishment of a third independent board, the Appraisal...

FHA Adopts Some HVCC Guidelines - Mortgagee Letter 09-28: Appraiser Independence

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced several significant policy changes that are intended to improve their exposure to risk. The changes, effective January 1, include: Modification of Procedures for Streamline Refinance Transactions Adoption of Home Valuation Code of Conduct...

Analyze The Market! Qualitative vs. Quantitative

Appraisers have had blinders on for way too long. It is time to open our eyes wide, keep an open mind and to truly think outside the “check” box. Most of us learned this crazy business by filling out a...

N.Y. Times on Ordering Appraisals - " . . Lenders Now Control the Entire Process"

The New York Times story "In Appraisal Shift, Lenders Gain Powers and Critics", by David Streitfeld, the author does an excellent job of taking its readers through the HVCC time-line and illuminating the current issues with appraisal ordering and pressure....

Lloyd's of London filed a lawsuit against appraiser for misleading the company on his application for E&O coverage

According to the story by Courtenay Edelhart, Californian staff writer, Insurer suing Bakersfield appraiser. "Lloyd's of London filed a lawsuit against Newton, owner of San Joaquin Appraisals Inc., on June 16 alleging he misled the company on his application for...

Illinois "Appraisal Bill" HB 1015 must wait a little longer!

After three years of trying, it finally took a new Governor and a persistent ICAP to get Appraisal Bill - HB1015 passed. The Bill passed in the Senate on May 13th unanimously! It then went to Governor Pat Quinn for...

76 percent of REALTORS® are on Facebook

76 percent of REALTORS® are on Facebook, according to the 2009 REALTOR® Technology Report. The survey offers a snapshot of REALTORS® and the technology they are using. Another tidbit – the top three tools respondents plan on purchasing or replacing...

Appraiser’s ‘rock ‘n hard place’ issue – the Client name in a report

SPECIAL WELCOME to Appraisal Scoop's Newest Author- David Towne of http://www.towneappraisals.com/ This is one of those ‘don’t shoot the messenger’ type articles. It contains true information that most appraisers may not know, or think they know, incorrectly. But if you...

Local: Brady Homes Chosen For Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Bloomington, IL - Brady Homes will build one deserving Central Illinois family a new home as part of the Emmy award-winning reality TV show, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Brady Homes was chosen as the contractor for this “Extreme” build...