Agree. We should boycott AMCs. Especially those who are bad   ie not paying C&R fees.

Ralph….

I like your post but I feel it necessary to add these few comments. First of all, I have ZERO respect for the MAI designation. I do understand that there are many who consider this designation to be something special. Since there are many who feel that an MAI designation is somehow “special” why would an MAI want to work on residential assignments issued from an AMC?

Chris…

Not my intention to be rude but $15.00 per month late fee is just silly. The only thing more pathetic is the belief that “we have backing from the VA”. You will find out that you do NOT have backing from the VA and they will assign you to do an appraisal for every deadbeat scum mortgage company in this solar system. The VA dictates how many days you can take to complete an assignment. Do they dictate how long a lender can take to pay for the appraisal? NO they do not…they even act as though they are making an apology if they ever have to request payment on your behalf. The VA is NOT your friend!

I work for VA also, don’t forget we are allowed a $15/month late fee. And we have backing from the VA is we don’t get paid.

Ralph…

I totally understand how you feel. I could be wrong but if you and I were working in the same market and you told me that Joe at DIPSHIRT Mortgage was a slow pay, i would quickly come to the conclusion that if he would not pay you….GEE he most likely will not pay me! The ONLY reason I do appraisals is to earn money…If an arsewhole does not pay…they are toast. Really? I am going to believe my fellow appraisers all of the time where payment is concerned. HOW IN HELL do these mortgage idiots think they are going to earn a living if they have no appraisers willing to work with them? OH…I forgot there is ALWAYS a stupid appraiser in our group! There should be a website posting the names of the stupid appraisers!

To Retired Appraiser…

Why should any of us worry about saving this profession? The people that use our services have no respect for any of us! They think they can dictate our fees and turn times. They really do not seem to like us much. Over 60% of the current appraisers are above the age of 50, and only 31% of all appraisers are actually doing residential appraisals. I have been signing petitions, writing letters, making posts like this on numerous sites for years. It does no good! I am tired of paying dues to silly organizations or other similar groups! The various appraisal organizations have so many “designations’ that even I do not know what some of them mean. The general public must see this crap as total foolishness. I know that I consider the designations to be crap!

I made the choice to just enjoy my life and let my fellow appraisers do as they please. At age 65 you can sign up with medicare. At age 66 you are ok to draw full social security. Lets say that you are drawing social security, living in a home that is paid for, zero debt, charging about $500. for each residential appraisal and cherry picking about 3 – 4 a week. If you have a few other investments that just adds to the fun. Sit back and watch your fellow appraisers chase AMC’s for chump change….better than Saturday morning cartoons!

I am reminded of a well known children’s book each time appraisers are asked to lift a finger to save their own profession.

Hey…sorry for the AMC Whore comment. As a general certified appraiser I honestly pick and choose the appraisal assignments that I accept. I have earned the IFAS designation…had the qualifications for the SRWA designations. I needed a couple of classes to earn the MAI. I also need a class or two to earn the CCIM. None of that matters as there is no way in the HELL of this Universe that I would stoop so low as to work for a parasite AMC….An MAI working for an AMC??? Have you lost your f—king mind? How many assignments can you do in one day? What if you are offered five assignments each day of the week? Can you do that? Some of these are a single family home…some are 150 acres of flood plain, some are multi-fa,ily, duples, new construction, a new subdivision, on and damn on…WHY IN HELL would you crawl on your belly and accept an assignment from any AMC? Why in hell would anyone do that?

This is just another reason why the MAI designation is totally a joke. A complete waste of money and time. Check it out…just the AMC clowns are making the profits!

As Lt. Colonel Frank Slade would say: “Whoo Ahhh”

Folks, instead of arguing among ourselves, can we please focus on the letter and forward it to friends, colleagues, lender contacts, etc.? We need a lot more signatures. Please spread the word! Thank you

Joan Trice is not the only person with the initials J.T. Hope that clears it up for you.

While I have not done an AMC order in 3 yrs, when they do call for a quote, I typically quote $150 & higher than for my non AMC clients and when they ask why, my response is, “It’s the aggravation factor of simply having to deal with you”

To Keith MAI, there still is considerable pressure with value reconsideration, 48 hr Turn Times and then getting blacklisted by the lender/AMC for not acquiescing to their demands.  They have taken your business and personal relationships away from you.  Appraisers are finally getting some luck with increasing fees and it’s the largest AMC’s screaming for lower standards for licensing in order to create a new army of Trainee/inexperienced labor in order to get those $225 orders accepted. Hopefully this does not happen!  Stay strong everyone!

Hold the show. J.T. That’s Joan Trice from Clearbox? Or if it’s someone else, just please understand the automatic name association is there. First, everyone needs to clarify who’s who, before drawing assumptions and arguing.
Thank you.
Trout/Baggins/X

Poor J.T. is mad for me speaking g the truth…the truth hurts my friend.

No “little AMC Nick,” I am thanking Jeanie for taking the time to actually read, comprehend and understand sarcasm. Unfortunately, it does not appear that you have that same capability. Are you an AMC reviewer?  Are you located in the United States ? Can you even speak English ?  I don’t see anywhere where anyone has said (in your words) “for call me a parasite and lackey, LOL” (unless of course they are talking about AMC’s or those who promote them). ********It should be noted that J.T. hasn’t revised anything after “little AMC Nicks” comments and has no intention of doing so. Happy Friday night appraisers !! And whatever for you AMC trolls.

Wait. Is there a question of assumed identity verification? Are you sure the poster is the same person referred to? There are only so many letters in the alphabet.

So your thanking Jeanie for call you a parasite and lackey…LOL At least your honest.

Yes, Jeanie,  J.T and I both agree with you.

***It should be noted that JT revised her post after my comment.

Thank you Jeanie ! I wish people would slow it down a notch and READ before replying !