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National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers

NAIFA: National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers

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The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers is an association of professional real estate appraisers committed to the support of its members, for a service of trust and integrity, that benefits the members, the profession and the general public.

What's new at NAIFA!

new Statement to the Sponsoring Organizations of the Appraisal Foundation regarding the results of the hearing of The Appraisal Foundation and the Appraisal Institute.
The Board of Trustees of The Appraisal Foundation met in open session on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 to hear allegations that the Appraisal Institute had engaged in conduct detrimental to the interests of The Appraisal Foundation. To read the entire statement, click here.

new NAIFA Congratulates Congress on Appraisal Reform Package
Chicago, Ill., Thursday, July 15, 2010 -- The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA) supports the U.S. Congress’ reform package that was approved by the Senate today as part of the overall financial reform bill, House Resolution 4173.  Click here to read the entire press release.

H.R. 4173 (The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 60-39, June 15, 2010.
To read the entire update from David Bunton of the Appraisal Foundation, click here.

  • To read the entire text of H.R. 4173, click here.
  • To read Subtitle F, "Appraisal Activities" of H.R. 4173, click here.

John S. Marrazzo, IFAS and Past National President Appointed to the Appraisal Practices Board (APB)
The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Practices Board (APB) has appointed NAIFA Immediate Past President John S. Marrazzo, IFAS to serve on the APB.  Mr. Marrazzo’s term began on July 3, 2010 and will expire on December 31, 2011.

The APB is responsible for issuing opinions on Recognized Valuation Methods and Techniques which are intended to provide support and guidance to those who require knowledge of the approaches to an issue that are recognized and accepted as appropriate and effective. The APB represents the combined judgment of leading valuation professionals and is composed of five to seven members. Members of the APB can serve up to eight years on the Board (terms can be set at 1, 2 or 3 year increments at the discretion of the Board’s
Nominating Committee.

NAIFA continues its strong commitment to The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) and is proud to have a number of members serving TAF in a variety of capacities again this year.

June 30, 2010: FANNIE NOW REQURIES INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
For all mortgage loan applications dated on and after September 1, 2010 Fannie Mae will require the appraiser to provide interior photographs. To read the entire announcement and other related changes to the selling guide click here. To access the selling guide, click here.

Register now for the following courses*!

IN
6.7 The Cost Approach to Residential Properties
CA
1.5C Res. Analysis for Small Income Properties
PA
1.5C Res. Analysis for Small Income Properties

*NAIFA offers 120 courses annually.
For our entire course calendar, click here.

Appraisal Foundation

Appraisal Foundation News

Find an Appraiser
The New Year is a great opportunity to update your information in our "Find an Appraiser. The 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.

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
Age 29

Read all NAIFA news »

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