19th November 2011

Making Appriasal Management Companies Pay

Making AMCs Pay Up
By David Brauner, Editor
(reprinted with permission from WorkingRE.com)

To most appraisers this story is familiar: “I have been working with an AMC who shall remain nameless,” says Vrej Avedissian. “Having accepted a few assignments from them and dealing with their constant emails and phone calls regarding the status of each report, which borders on harassment, when it comes time to pay, it is a very different story. My contract with them states 30 days net but it has taken me in excess of 60 days to receive payments for my work. Is there a governing body or watchdog where an appraiser like me can file a complaint regarding late payment or non-payment?”

In certain states, a civil action may be all that someone in a scenario like Avedissian can pursue, unless the delay in payment can be tied to coercion under a state’s appraisal independence law or in states where appraiser management company (AMC) regulation demands prompt payment for appraisers. In states where AMC regulation has been enacted and where “prompt payment” language made it into the final bill, appraisers do have recourse. As of this writing the states with “prompt pay” provisions in their AMC law include: AZ, CT, MD, MO, MT, NM, OK, OR, TN, MS.

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11th October 2011

Appraiser Loft closes its doors – FINALLY!

On Friday employees were notified the company was out of business and insolvent.

They were told they would be paid later. [CEO] Aman [Makkar] told them at lunch they will get paid next week, and they won’t

Appraiser Loft has been known by appraisers for a long time now as not being expediant when paying their invoices. I have had numerous appraisers call and ask me how they should go about collecting appraisal fees from Appraiser Loft.

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16th August 2011

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3rd June 2011

Have you noticed an increase in appraisal orders?

FINALLY! Is all I have to say…

I don’t know what happened in April 2011 other than the customary and reasonable hoax going down on us, but it was also a near end of my appraisal orders from appraisal management companies.

Well, it seems like near the end of last week and all this week I have had a steady stream of appraisal requests coming to my in box. I still have to toss out half of the requests or place calls or send emails requesting increases in fees, but for the most part appraisal orders seem to have a little increase.

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24th January 2011

New Appraisal Management Companies News Blog

I have added a new appraisal management companies news blog over at http://www.appraisalmanagementcompanies.org

You can find it at http://appraisalmanagementcompanies.org/appraisers/ and it is filled with all the latest news regarding appraisal management companies, appraisal management, appraiser, appraisal and more news covering those topics.

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12th January 2011

Appraisal Management Company Questions

Wow, it has been a really slow month so far, but I am still getting quite a bit of requests per week for appraisal assignments and I am completing between 5-10 reports a week. My market is fairly big with over 1M in the city of San Diego and over 3M county wide.

Things should start picking up and be going full force by March according to the top appraisal management companies.

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28th December 2010

A little bit about me – Bryan Knowlton

Hello Fellow Appraisers!

I thought I would take a little time and post a little information about myself and the situation I was in when I decided to put together my list of appraisal management companies.

Hopefully you are not in the same boat as I was in only a few years ago. Well, the HVCC went in to full affect and at the time I wasn’t doing ANY work for the AMCs. I also had the bright idea of moving from San Diego to Arizona, thinking I could live on less money and have a better lifestyle.

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19th November 2010

HUD is hiring appraisers

HUD is hiring and more government jobs

Jobtitle Job Location Public Department Posted Deadline
Appraiser WASHINGTON, DC Pub Housing and Urban Development
11/10/10 11/26/10
Appraiser Germany Pub Housing and Urban Development 11/10/10
11/26/10
Review Appraiser PHOENIX, AZ Pub Interior 10/19/10 11/19/10
Review Appraiser WASHINGTON, DC Pub Interior 10/19/10 11/19/10
Review Appraiser PHOENIX, AZ Gov Interior 10/19/10 11/19/10
Review Appraiser WASHINGTON, DC Gov Interior 10/19/10 11/19/10
Appraiser KENNEWICK, WA Gov Army 07/01/10 12/30/10
Appraiser WASHINGTON, DC Gov Army 07/01/10 12/30/10
Appraiser KENNEWICK, WA Gov Army 07/30/10 01/27/11
Appraiser WASHINGTON, DC Gov Army 07/30/10 01/27/11

Vacancy No. F11-DE-404602-2CLz Department Federal Housing
Commissioner, Assistant Secretary for Housing
Salary $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/10/2010 Close Date 11/26/2010
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6th October 2010

Multiple appraiser positions available – appraiser jobs

The Trice Group

Staff Appraiser Needed

The Trice Group is seeking a staff appraiser for New Castle and Kent counties in Delaware. Qualified candidates should hold a Certified Residential license – or be nearing an upgrade to that license level. Benefits include employer contributions to health care and 401K. Confidential resumes can be sent to appraisers@tricegrp.com.

The Trice Group has been a leading provider of valuation services in the Mid Atlantic region since 1987. More information about the firm can be found at www.tricegrp.com.

Northeastern Appraisal Associates

Appraisers Needed

Northeastern Appraisal Associates, a 37-year old Appraisal and Appraisal Management Firm is looking for Certified /Licensed Appraisers to join our staff in the following states: Connecticut, New York (Western NY region),( Central New York region) and South Western Pennsylvania. FHA approved preferred. Excellent pay with high volume. Please visit our website, http://www.northeasternappraisal.com , click on the WORK FOR US link on the bottom to submit an appraiser profile. One profile per appraisal office please.

CompuGain

Review Appraisers

Founded in 2000, CompuGain is one of fastest growing IT consulting and services companies in the Washington DC area servicing industry leading financial and technical firms. CompuGain is headquartered out of Virginia with offices in Dallas and India.

CompuGain’s mission is to provide timely, diverse, and qualified services to meet customer needs and exceed expectations. CompuGain strives to deliver innovative and effective solutions to add value to the business of our clients, enabling them to achieve high performance. In this vein, we continue to invest in the development of customized services and solutions to provide clients with the most advanced tools to achieve their critical missions effectively and efficiently.

We are currently seeking several review appraisers to work in Dallas, TX. These are long term contracting positions (6 months minimum) and require folks with a minimum of 7 years of nationwide appraisal review experience of single family, 2-4 family, condominium, cooperative, land trusts, leasehold and factory-built properties. Experience with secondary markets is ideal and candidates must be seasoned certified (not licensed). Experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines is a must.

Please submit resumes to:

Melissa Palmer
melissa.palmer@compugain.com

Requirements

* State Certified (not licensed)
* Minimum of 7 years as a review appraiser
* Nationwide appraisal review or valuation of single family, 2-4 family, condominium, cooperative, land trusts, leasehold and factory-built properties
* Secondary Market experience
* Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines
* MS Office

eValuation Soultions, LLC

Looking For A Change?

Evaluation Solutions, a national property valuation company, is seeking contract Review Appraisers to work from home. Duties involve the reconciliation of real estate valuation products or internal quality reviews on completed BPSs on a per unit basis.

We are seeking Certified/Licensed Appraisers with previous desk review experience. No field work is required. Must be able to meet production metrics. Please submit your resume to: HR@evalonline.net

LSI

Appraisal Operations Division Manager
Senior Leader: Coraopolis

LSI is seeking a seasoned, career-oriented Division Manager. Successful candidate will possess senior leadership skills and experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include: Financial, Operational and Relationship-Management for key accounts; Contract Review Negotiation; Formulating strategic goals that demonstrate vision, creativity, teamwork, and quality; Communicating and developing strong service-management philosophy and programs; Reporting on the financial performance of the dept; Exhibiting excellent customer service by responding constructively to needs of clients and employees.

Requirements: BS degree with 7+ years exp in a Leadership role in Mortgage Lending; prefer Six Sigma Black Belt certification; Experience developing & maintaining client relationships at the Sr Management level.

LSI is a division of Lender Processing Services (NYSE:LPS), and is the largest centralized provider of appraisal, title and closing services to first mortgage and home equity lenders as well as to mortgage servicers and investors. We offer a generous benefits package. Send resume, including salary requirements, to:

LSI • HR Dept • Fax: 412-299-4006
E-mail: Resumes@lsi-lps.com

Equal Opportunity Employer. We utilize the
Department of Homeland Security “E-Verify” system.

Pro Teck Valuation Services

Staff Review Appraisers

For more than 30 years, Pro Teck Valuation Services has worked with lenders, loan servicers and investors to improve risk management through superior real estate collateral information.

Today, Pro Teck is looking for multiple Staff Review Appraisers for full time employment. For this position you may work out of our Waltham, MA headquarters or remotely from your home office.

The Staff Reviewer Appraiser’s primary objective is to provide consistent high quality desk reviews and help the Quality team meet departmental Service Level Agreements:

* Produce reports that meet or exceed applicable industry, Pro Teck, FNMA and USPAP guidelines
* Review Appraisal and BPO valuation reports for correctness
* Provide desktop and reconciliation services
* Present vendors with feedback on quality issues
* Meet or exceed minimum production and quality expectations
* Maintain state license or certification
* Assist the Quality Control Manager in any additional responsibilities that may arise

For a full job description, please click the following link:
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=1131171&svfId=772486

Pro Teck is also always looking for appraisers to join its Vendor Network. To join, please complete our appraiser signup at www.protk.com. In the sign-up we will ask you for applicable licenses, geographic service territory, references, tax and other information. Once successfully approved you will be sent an email alert when there is an opportunity in your territory.

Please contact BB Ganapathy, Recruiting Manager, at bganapathy@protk.com with any questions.
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5th October 2010

HUD needs real estate appraisers!

Appraisal Services Needed

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the awards of asset management contracts for their latest resale program; entitled M&M III. Pacific Engineering Management Company (PEMCO, Ltd) (http://hudpemco.com), was awarded 5 Asset Management Contracts; representing 24 states across the United States. States and territories to be managed by PEMCO include – AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, N. Marianas Islands, and American Samoa.

Please read below if you’re an appraiser interested in providing services

If you are an appraiser in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Guam, N. Marianas Islands, and American Samoa, please email appraiser applications to Cindy Thomas at cthomas@pemco-limited.com.

If you are an appraiser in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah, please email appraiser applications to Justin Headrick at jheadrick@pemco-limited.com.

If you are an appraiser in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, please email appraiser applications to Ari Meier at ameier@pemco-limited.com.

Applications MUST contain all of the following: -Resume including references and list of software and data sources utilized -Sample HUD/ REO or FHA appraisal -Copy of current E&O and State Certification -Include Counties Covered Application: http://www.hudpemco.com/Vendor%20Application.pdf # PEMCO,

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