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ASB Board Summary: June 6, 2008
On June 6, 2008, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) held its second public meeting of 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. Click here to read the entire summary.
NAIFA Elections
If you believe you can make a difference in NAIFA and our profession and if you have the time and commitment to lend to this important cause -- then it's time to consider running for the NAIFA Board of Directors or the Education Research and Trust.
Please reference the current NAIFA Bylaws for questions concerning all matters pertaining to the election process.
The Candidate Declaration Form can be found under the "NAIFA News" section under the MEMBERS ONLY tab.
NEW! AQB Guide Note 6
The AQB Guide Note, which relates to the verification of experience credit as specified in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria that became effective on January 1, 2008. Click here to read the PDF.
AQB Board Summary, Atlanta
Click here to read June AQB Board Summary
National-Hosted NAIFA Courses
If your chapter or area needs education, you may request that a National-Hosted class be offered in your area by contacting Lee Ann Searight the National Office at 312.321.6830. While your chapter will not retain any of the net proceeds, the National Office will take responsibility for all logistical and financial issues.
The characteristics of this model are:
• The National Office handles all logistics, registration, marketing and is responsible for all expenses directly.
• The National Office will list the class on the website (www.naifa.com) with registration information and send up to two emails to NAIFA members in your area.
• The National Office will handle notification to the appropriate state boards and certificate distribution (prior and post distribution).
For more information on scheduling a National NAIFA course, go to http://www.naifa.com/education/edresources.cfm and download the 2008 Education Handbook.
NAIFA Announces Position on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Agreement
NAIFA applauds the attempt to secure appraiser independence in the real estate financing process in the proposed agreement. Despite its laudable intent, we find that the current structure of the agreement may lead to unanticipated and potentially damaging results for borrowers, the public, real property appraisers, and users of real property appraisals. To read the entire statement, click here.
Press Release Regarding NAIFA's Announement on Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Agreement
"NAIFA supports efforts but believes significant changes are necessary." To read the entire press release, click here.
Joint response 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!
October 22-25
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
Age 29 |
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.
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.
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