Dealing with Appraisals: Regulations and Requirements

Date:

Mar 20, 2024

Real estate appraisal and evaluation continues to change, from additional regulatory requirements and exceptions to new rules to hot topics like racial bias. Ensure you understand what is required for appraisal and evaluation from both the lender and appraiser sides of the game.

Regulators have raised their expectations and lenders' appraisal and evaluation programs must include more elements than ever before. Some themes now emphasized by the agencies include independence of the appraiser, and evaluator, reviews, and qualifications, (Jared, could you ask for clarification on this phrase – meaning is not clear) and restrictions against using AVMs (automated valuation models), BPOs (broker price opinions), and tax valuations.

Do you know the requirements? We'll provide in-depth details of the appraisal and evaluation process to help you develop a thorough understanding of what you need to know.