How can an appraiser tell when a client eventually could take them to court? What leads appraisers to trial situations? What must be addressed in a deposition and how can appraisers prepare for these legal experiences? SRA Chief Appraiser Stephen A. Rochkind, owner of Area Appraisal Services, Inc., shared with Valuation Review what appraisers need to know.
From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul
By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD).