This is a 7-hour course for appraisers.

Topics include:

• 2 hours of PA state law, review of PAREA and how it changes appraisal training for new appraisers;
• HUD and Fannie Mae issues, including settlement of Fair Housing with HUD;
• Fannie and HUD’s position on Interested Party Contributions;
• appraisers, underwriters, and the use of AI in the writing and review process;
• TILA and how it affects reporting of deficiencies in appraisals; discussion of current issues appraisers have with lenders and underwriters;
• reconsideration of Value by GSEs;
• finding new clients in private work;
• specific considerations for tax assessment, divorce, estate, and estate planning work, including engagement letters and work files.