Reginald Marshall

Becoming an Appraiser in Washington

10-14-09

I'm currently a registered Appraisal Trainee in Washington state, and an Associate Trainee Member of the Seattle Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

There seems to be a lot of comfusion about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), and how is applies to the profession. In addition, there seems to be confusion about the role of Trainees and whether their participation in an Appraisal is acceptable for FHA or VA Appraisals.

In any case, its not clear to me how one gets started in the profession.

It also doesn't help matters that Appraisal Management Companies have become popular. Their rise seems to have negatively impacted the fees an Appraiser receives. My sense is that there is a lot of debate around this issue, with no clear consensus on how to address it. If Appraisers aren't united in their opposition to these companies, they (AMCs) will have found a permanent foothold in the profession.

So, let me solicit your opinion: Assumng that the requisite prequalifications have been met, how does one get started in the Appraisal Profession as a Trainee?

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Reginald Marshall

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I am an Appraisal Trainee in the State of Washington seeking to apprentice with a Certified Appraiser. I am new to the profession and seek to gain experience toward Certification.

I am an Appraisal Trainee in the State of Washington seeking to apprentice with a Certified Appraiser.

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