by hmsdesign | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog, Real Estate
Before 2022, appraisal reports contained an assortment of square footage details reported from different sources. The subject was measured by the “who knows what” method with different methodologies used all across the country. The comparables were a combination of...
by hmsdesign | Mar 11, 2022 | Real Estate
Starting April 1, 2022 Fannie Mae begins mandating the ANSI standard. This is a great time to read the standard, read a book, or take a class to refresh your knowledge of ANSI. The biggest mistake we’ve found to date is that people make a one line disclosure to...
by hmsdesign | Feb 15, 2022 | Misceallaneous
An attorney from the California Association of Realtors® advises agents they should NOT measure any house. The main reason is fear of liability. On this advice we absolutely agree! Where we disagree, is that I say Realtors® should be “responsible” for obtaining...
by hmsdesign | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Real Estate
Is ANSI for Appraisers Really the Answer? The real estate industry has a square footage credibility problem. ANSI has been out since 1996 with no new pages added and very few changes. In a constantly changing industry with new home styles and designs, change is a...
by hmsdesign | Sep 8, 2021 | Misceallaneous
The ANSI Update is finally out. You can learn all about the changes at www.AppraisereLearning.com and have your choice of a forty-minute video with just the meat and potatoes of the changes ahead, or join me October 5th, 2021 for a live virtual CE class from 12-4...
by hmsdesign | Aug 1, 2021 | Misceallaneous
Holy mackerel!!! You guys are top notch! I am truly impressed! I had no idea I would get such a package. Thank you very much. Thrilled to be a part of such a special group. Thank you Conrad! Always nice to get notes like this…
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