Get a Fee QuoteTell us a little about what you need, and we'll respond quickly with our price and estimated turnaround time. Order OnlineNeed an appraisal now? Order securely online for an accurate, reliable appraisal to fit your specific needs. Our ServicesWhen you need to know the true value of a property, you need an expert. Find out how we can help you! For high quality appraisals you can trust in the Cities of Auburn and Opelika, AL (Lee County, AL) and some surrounding areas, trust Hardy Appraisal Service
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NAR Comments on The Appraisal Foundation Education Concept Paper | ||
7/31/2024 3:39 PM | ||
NAR suggests using existing data on appraisers with and without college degrees to quantify whether a college education is a meaningful requirement.Read More | ||
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HUD Ends Investigation of the Appraisal Foundation With Agreement | ||
7/25/2024 11:59 AM | ||
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a Conciliation Agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). TAF is the private organization that sets qualifications and standards for the appraisal profession....Read More | ||
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HUD Charges Appraiser, AMC, and Lender With Discrimination | ||
7/23/2024 2:46 PM | ||
HUD alleges that the appraiser prepared an insupportably low appraisal of a duplex owned by a Black woman in a predominantly White area.Read More | ||
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Appraisals, Data, and the Proposed NAR Settlement | ||
7/19/2024 10:18 AM | ||
With practice changes coming that include the prohibition of offers of compensation on MLSs, it’s imperative that brokers, agents and appraisers keep an open line of communication.Read More | ||
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Final Rule on Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models | ||
7/19/2024 8:57 AM | ||
The federal banking regulators and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released their final rule on quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs). The final rule reflects some of NAR’s recommendations. Learn more...Read More | ||
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The Agent’s Role in Land Valuation | ||
6/3/2024 4:24 PM | ||
Appraisers must take a nuanced approach to valuing a parcel of land, considering not just size and location but a wide range of factors that you can help identify.Read More | ||
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NAR Applauds HUD and GSEs for New Appraisal Reconsideration Process | ||
5/1/2024 1:59 PM | ||
The new process allows consumers to more readily obtain a second look at appraisals when they disagree with them.Read More | ||
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NAR Comments on 4th ASC Hearing on Appraisal Bias | ||
2/28/2024 3:25 PM | ||
NAR asks for clear guidance on the application of fair housing laws to the appraisal process as well as transparency in the compensation of appraisers.Read More | ||
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Real Estate Appraiser Salary | ||
2/26/2024 11:24 AM | ||
A real estate appraiser's salary is often based on licensing level and experience. Learn how much you can make with a career as a real estate appraiser. Read More | ||
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Why Desktop Appraisals Matter and How Agents Can Help | ||
11/30/2023 10:12 AM | ||
These types of assignments don’t require appraisers to inspect the interior or exterior of a property. Your care can make such valuations more reliable.Read More | ||