National Association of REALTORS Appraiser Survey

Back in January of this year, the National Association of REALTORS emailed their REALTOR - Appraiser members. The survey was developed by the National Association of REALTORS Research Department and conducted with the assistance of The Olinger Group. Assistance with wording and development of questions and answers was provided by the NAR Real Property Valuation Committee. 

Survey results were released yesterday. Please take a look at the publication, Appraiser Trends Study, and let us know what you think.

HousingWire has a synopsis of the findings they find interesting. The quote provided by Bill Brown, NAR President, is encouraging. “The work of an appraiser is indispensable to our industry. Appraisers provide the credible, outside opinion on a property value that agents, lenders, and ultimately the consumer depend on to guide them through a transaction.” 

Valuation Review - 2013 Voice of the Appraiser Survey

Just in case you missed it, use this LINK to download a pdf copy of the Valuation Review - 2013 Voice of the Appraiser Survey.

There is much to see, but this stands out:

"As an appraiser, how would you rate the typical appraisal fee you are paid?

• 8.6% - Unlivable
• 53.8% - Low
• 12.1% - Above Average
• 25.5% - Customary and Reasonable

Feel free to comment and let me and others know what you think.

New HVCC Appraiser Talkback Survey

David Brauner, from Working RE Magazine, has posted a new survey on his Appraiser Talkback blog. Take a look at the post, New HVCC Appraiser Talkback Survey: One Year On, and spend a few minutes letting him know of your experience with the HVCC.

Here's what David has to say:

Editor’s Note: After a year of turmoil since the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) was implemented, we know at least one thing: that you are being heard and that your feedback does make a difference. Don’t give up now. You’ll find the new survey questions about life after HVCC below. It’s up to you to let regulators and lawmakers know what is working and what isn’t. Is the FHA mandate, that appraisers be paid “customary and reasonable fees,” working? Has appraisal quality improved? Should Appraiser Management Companies (AMCs) be regulated? Are you feeling less pressure today to “make a deal work”? Are appraisers hired based on low fees rather than competency?

Click HERE to take the survey.

Results of previous Working RE and NAR Surveys HERE.