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Michelle Metcalf A+ Appraisal Services
Most appraisers don't feel the goal of, once again including yet…
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Matt Helfrich Stearns Lending
2 to 3 month wait times for people to obtain an appraisal report is…
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Joseph Tishkoff Finance of America Mortgage, LLC
I agree with Director Calabria that if modernization is not properly…
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John Beck Prime Realty Partners
I am recommending providing appraisal waivers to any buyer, seller or…
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John Beck Prime Realty Partners
In regards to use of Hybrid appraisals, I recommend that the third…
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Penny Hobby REA
As a Realtor, the appraisal process can be one element in which a…
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Robert Brown Individual
Appraisal Process: I am very concerned about the use of automated…
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Lyn Sims RE/MAX Suburban
You've forgotten one important thing here - you changed the…
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MARTY WIXTED UNIVERSAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Waivers equate to less Data for future evaluations and review and…
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Kurt Weidner Weidner Financial
I have been in residential lending since August of 1989. I love the…
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Marybeth McKenzie Rolling Hills Realty
There is no way to keep appraisers honest. Many times one appraiser…
Email: Mmckenzierealty@gmail.com
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Dawn Parker Birminghome Realty PLLC
1. In the greater Birmingham area where our company operates, there…
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Daphne Peterson Keller Williams Realty
1. There is too large of a barrier to entry to become an appraiser in…
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Thomas Munizzo Accurity Valuation
The comments provided in the FHFA RFI Response document attachment…
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Gary Loy National Association of Realtors
I believe interior BPO would be cheaper and quicker than Standard…
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Carolyn Corr Duffy Real Estate
As a former lender and now Realtor I do not support appraisal waivers…
Email: Carolyn.corr@duffyrealestate.com
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Henry Youngstrom Residential Appraiser
One area of residential lending that has not changed in 30 years is…
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Anthony Reese Mortgage Bank
Appraisal modernization; -Modernization is not only needed, it has to…
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CHARLES OWENS National Assoc. of Realtors
This is a terrible idea, guys. Accelerating an already over-heated…
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Will Neely Neely & Associates, LLC
Trying to save a borrower $450 to more quickly streamline the…
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Jeff Weeks Angel Fire Apraisers, LLC
The UAD is designed to place properties in a computer set. Appraisers…
Email: jeff@lindseyhomes.com
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Paul Ryll Oscar Mike Appraisal Group, LLC
Good Morning, Dr. Calabria- I hope this email finds you well!  My…
Email: Paul.ryll@oscarmikeappraisalgroup.com
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Barry Neal NEALS INSURANCE
I have had to pay for an appraisal 2x within a month because I…
Email: barrytneal@gmail.com
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Mike Arman homeowner, developer, rental property owner
1) I built a steel frame home, masonry faced. Appraisers have no idea…
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james kunes Kunes Real Estate & Appraisals, Inc
I saw a topic for this comment about borrower differences and ethnic…
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