The Appraisal Cast

I hope I'll be able to not only help our listeners to understand what all goes into an appraisal, and why it sometimes takes a while, but also give you some helpful tips on reducing the time it takes to get an appraisal report back.

In this podcast we discuss the topic of FHA appraisals, and the few ways in which they differ from an appraisal completed for conventional loan purposes. We cover the basics, giving you all the tools you need to understand this type of appraisal, and we've also included a handy cheat-sheet you can give to your clients that lists many of the items an appraiser will look for during an FHA appraisal inspection. Find this cheat-sheet in the show notes link below.

Show Notes: https://riverfrontappraisals.com/the-loan-officers-guide-to-appraisals-part-6-how-are-fha-appraisals-different-from-others/

In this podcast, we discuss the topic of bracketing. Most lenders want to see it done, not everyone understands it, and appraisers don't like it when they feel pressured to do it! So what exactly is bracketing?

Show Notes: https://cutt.ly/abQGxx4

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In part four, we're going to be looking at the reconsideration of value (ROV) process, tips for a successful ROV, and how to implement an ROV process if you don't already have one.

Show Notes: https://cutt.ly/ech0kOb

We'll discuss communication between three sets of parties. The Realtor & Appraiser, the Loan Officer & Appraiser; and the Loan Officer & Client. Don't worry, it can be done, and it can be helpful!

Show Notes: https://riverfrontappraisals.com/lenders-guide-to-appraisals-part-3-communication-with-the-appraiser/

In this episode, we're going to give you an appraiser's perspective on unique homes, and help you get the tools you need to successfully navigate lending on those sometimes quirky, atypical, and hard to… well, everything, homes!

Show Notes: https://riverfrontappraisals.com/lending-on-unique-homes/

We'll briefly look at what a final inspection is – for those who may be new to the business – and most importantly, we'll give you steps you can take to make the most of an appraiser's return visit to a property.

Show Notes: https://cutt.ly/bjAcTSM

This is the last installment of our 12 part series on Promoting Public Trust. The FAQ podcast. In this final episode, we'll look at some of the most frequently asked questions regarding an appraiser's professional standards.

Show Notes: https://riverfrontappraisals.com/promoting-public-trust-part-12-frequently-asked-questions/

Competency is a big part of the appraisal world and is one of the keys to having a well-developed appraisal report. An appraiser must be competent in many areas, and we'll look at some of those in this podcast.

Show Notes: https://riverfrontappraisals.com/promoting-public-trust-part-11-competency/

Every time I appraise a property, my appraisal has conditions that impact the scope of work and the type of report I complete. In this blog post, we'll look at types of assignment conditions that are unacceptable.

Show Notes: https://riverfrontappraisals.com/promoting-public-trust-part-10-unacceptable-assignment-conditions/