Reviewing An Appraisal: A practical Guide for Appraisers

Statement of Benefit

• how the review process should work
• whether an appraisal report meets minimum standards
• whether the report may have questionable methodologies that could show bias or competency issues
• if the report somehow creates an unreliable report that could create a buyback situation with Fannie Mae and other GSEs and agencies which in turn can harm the financial system

Learning Objectives 

When you complete this class, you will be able to

• Describe what an appraiser does and how to interpret an appraisal report.
• Understand the basics of the appraisal review process. 
• Understand what a reconsideration of value is and how to write a professional one.