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NAIFA responds to the Cuomo, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac agreement
NAIFA has signed a joint letter with the Appraisal Institute, the American Society of Appraisers and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers in response to the recent Cuomo, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac agreement. NAIFA has expressed its position on each of five major concerns contained within the letter. The main reason for our decision is to show unity among the appraisers—we can speak with one voice. The entire letter can be found in the MEMBERS ONLY section under NAIFA NEWS.
Where will NAIFA go on this issue? NAIFA is developing it's own letter that coincides with the joint letter. Staff has compiled an extensive list of state attorney generals, newspapers, magazines, etc. that will receive NAIFA's original response. We will put together “talking points” for the Board, state directors, etc. so that everyone will understand and use them to support our position.
We will continue to keep you up-to-date. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please contact the NAIFA Headquarters office at (312) 321-6830 or via email: info@naifa.com.
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Save the Date!
NAIFA 2008 Fall Conference in
San Diego, CA
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The Young Appraiser's Group Forum is designed for interaction between next generation appraisers. This forum is primarily for appraiser's 40 and under, however, all ages of appraisal wisdom are invited. To enter the forum:
1. Go to the "Resources and Information" Tab
2. Click on the Public Discussion Forum and Log In
3. The Young Appraiser's Forum link is posted on the bottom
of the page
Moderator: Mark R. Evans, IFAS
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The Appraisal Foundation 2nd Exposure Draft
To read the entire
Exposure Draft of a Guide Note applying to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, click here.
Invitation to Comment
The Appraisal Standards Board and Appraiser Qualifications Board published an Invitation to Comment on December 17, 2007. Since that time, they have received hundreds of written comments as well as oral testimony at a public hearing of the ASB and AQB on March 3 in Los Angeles .
They have been very pleased with the number and quality of the responses and look forward to additional feedback in the coming months. The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of the comments received to date (which will form a basis for the work plans of the ASB and the AQB) and to solicit additional feedback. Click here to read more.
The Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
on
National Boards
The Appraisal Foundation is beginning its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). Completed applications for these vacancies must be received by August 1, 2008. For the full press release including applications and position descriptions, click here.
The Appraisal Foundation Public Meeting Information for June 6, 2008
Appraisal Standards Board
Appraisal Qualifications Board
Appraisers in the News!
Click here to view a video news report aired on CBS News regarding appraisers and their fight to keep the industry honest.
Find an Appraiser
The new Appraiser Finder service is designed to highlight important information about your skills and experience as an appraiser, as well as provide potential clients with contact information and links to your business. The new template has a re-formatted form and four new additional fields plus a picture/logo option. Click Here for instructions.
NAIFA On Line Education NOW Available, Illinois, New York.
Are you looking for education that is sensitive to your time and to your wallet? Look no further. NAIFA is pleased to announce the launch of our new On Line Education tool. Online classes can be accessed 24/7 from the comfort of your home PC or from your office. Our first course is 4.7 FHA Appraisal Protocol Update. Earn your 8 class room hours on your time - for only $99.
Click here for more information.
Why Consumers Should Get an Appraisal as Seen on CNN
Nicole Zeiter of “Smart Assets” interviewed Charles Blau, IFAC on appraising and NAIFA. Click here to see the full interview.
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