8 Essential parts of real estate evaluations
Thursday, July 12
 Real estate evaluations are an integral piece of the appraisals puzzle, but often cause the most confusion for our clients. How does an evaluation differ from an appraisal? What are the major components of an evaluation? The truth is, evaluations are a part of the daily grind in our industry. No...
3 Tips for developing your approved appraiser list
Thursday, June 28
 Developing your approved appraiser panel can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. As one of the top appraisal management companies, we can provide appraisers based on criteria ranging from market area to expertise, but we know that not everyone is quite ready to take the apprais...
Western States Bank makes appraisal quality a top priority
Thursday, June 28
 In June of 2016, Western States Bank was formed through the merger of Valley Bank & Trust and Wyoming State Bank. With the philosophy of “better together,” they are now located across Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado with 14 different branch locations.As the merger was solidified, the team ap...
Could your appraisal process be better?
Thursday, June 28
 Are there ways that you can streamline your loan appraisal process to be more efficient? Does the necessary paperwork make you cringe? If you answered yes to either of the previous questions, you’re in luck. Today we’re discussing how to turn your appraisal process into a well-oiled residential ...
How effective is your appraisal ordering & review process?
Friday, June 15
 Famed business management consultant and author Peter Drucker once said, “Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.” While Drucker is onto something, as most business leaders will tell you, drilling down to efficiency and effectiveness can be easier said than don...
Do you need to follow USPAP regulations?
Friday, June 15
 Have you caught yourself scratching your head over regulatory compliance and specifically, USPAP guidelines? If you have, you’re probably not alone. We repeatedly hear our lenders agonizing over the realities of USPAP and whether or not they really need to follow those guidelines. In short, the ...