Virginia Board 8/19 meeting may have national coverage

[John "Corky" Harry]

SMF, that's a pretty strong message and with no name to it. You must be confused.

 

[JRS at OBX]

I can only think of two reasons for a response like that. Either you are grossly misinformed about what Pamela is all about or you are threatened by somebody like her trying to clean up the industry. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and hope you are confusing Pamela with somebody else. Any good and legit appraiser should support her.

 

[Joyce Potts]

Pam,

Please stay out of and away from Virginia, The last thing we need here are more appraisers that are willing to place the blame on someone else rather than taking a long hard look at themselves and their peers first.

I agree that the lenders and brookers that preasured appraisers were ethically wrong, but the appraisers that accepted those assignments are the real criminals and need to be thrown out of appraising all together. Please stop your finger pointing at others and look in the mirror.

If your not fighting against the appraisers that commited fraud then your don't deserve to be an appraiser either. Stop wasting your time fighting the wrong people, all you are doing is wasting your time making excuses for **** poor appraisers that are willing to sell thier soul for $350.00!

Methinks thy dost protest too much, Baby.

As a native Virginian (born and raised) and Florida transplant with strong ties to that great Commonwealth, Pam deserves the red carpet treatment that leads right up to Capitol Hill.

 

[Karl]

Hey SMF How about a Real Name!! Please note Pam uses her Real Name. Just another one, confirming my point Appraisers have no BA Backbone.

 

[Hamlet]

Hey SMF How about a Real Name!! Please note Pam uses her Real Name. Just another one, confirming my point Appraisers have no BA Backbone.

I'm sure there are many that like the system just the way it is and feel threatened by Pam and others wanting to expose this dirty game.

The party had to end sometime.

 

[Bearslide]

SMF

Pam,

Please stay out of and away from Virginia, The last thing we need here are more appraisers that are willing to place the blame on someone else rather than taking a long hard look at themselves and their peers first.

I agree that the lenders and brookers that preasured appraisers were ethically wrong, but the appraisers that accepted those assignments are the real criminals and need to be thrown out of appraising all together. Please stop your finger pointing at others and look in the mirror.

If your not fighting against the appraisers that commited fraud then your don't deserve to be an appraiser either. Stop wasting your time fighting the wrong people, all you are doing is wasting your time making excuses for **** poor appraisers that are willing to sell thier soul for $350.00

PARDON ME? Pam went to a lot of time, trouble and expense to be there, to stand with the appraisers seeking positive change. The meeting was open to the public and all those who wished to speak were given the opportunity to do so. Every speaker, with the exception of FNC's ever delightful Mr. Olson, spoke in support of what the VA Board is considering. So...........where were YOU? Something hitting just a bit too close to home? I would suggest, if you have something to say, say it to your Board.

There's an old, but very true saying..."Lead, follow, or get out of the way". Pick one.

I choose to stand with the Virginia appraisers, and a very fine group they are. It was a pleasure to see George Dodd, Woody Fincham and Mr. Turner again, as well as all of the other Virginia appraisers who MADE the time to be at that meeting. A special thanks to Liz for her generosity in opening her home to us.

I must add - I was most impressed with the Virginia State Board - a very dedicated, professional - and courageous - group of men and women.
It was a pleasure - and a privelege - to hear this Board conduct their business.

 

[Karl]

Seems Virginia is at least trying, & Pam reports was very impressive board. Pams word is as good as it gets in my book. When winter comes, come on down to AZ & see a really defunctional board.

See N.H. has also kicked some @$$ lately. 10 years to finaly get a very big player.

MAYBE just Maybe there is some movement.

 

[mp2277]

So, what were some of the infractions and violations that the VA board delt with in the meeting?

 

[BRCJR]

I know some of the board members and know the reputation of others. I know some of the board investigators and the reputation of others.

I am fortunate to have never crossed their paths as to their board positions.

I keep track of all actions this board takes and have for several years. It is apparent to me they deal fairly and even handed.

It is a thankless job and mostly they deal with negative situations. They do not take lightly the responcibilty, nor do they enjoy the effects their decisions have on an appraiser and their livelyhood.

It may not be the best board in the country, but they are helpful and responsive.

E-mail them and normally you will get a reply within 24 hours. Call DPOR and talk to a representative and get answers instantly.

My hat is off to these people, both past and present board members.

I cannot for the life of me figure why anyone would bash Pam or any other person so involved and concerned for the profession.

I would really like to see the profession gain the respect it deseves. That will take leadership from somewhere, by someone with the strength to carry the torch.

The person that comes to my mind when I think of that is Pam.

All I can say is thank you Pam, for the appraisers' burden you are carrying for many of us.

It is a profession I for one am glad to be a part of, even with the negative light we operate under presently.

 

[Workbox]

Pam,

Please stay out of and away from Virginia, The last thing we need here are more appraisers that are willing to place the blame on someone else rather than taking a long hard look at themselves and their peers first.

I agree that the lenders and brookers that preasured appraisers were ethically wrong, but the appraisers that accepted those assignments are the real criminals and need to be thrown out of appraising all together. Please stop your finger pointing at others and look in the mirror.

If your not fighting against the appraisers that commited fraud then your don't deserve to be an appraiser either. Stop wasting your time fighting the wrong people, all you are doing is wasting your time making excuses for **** poor appraisers that are willing to sell their soul for $350.00!

SMF if you were to know Pam, you would know that she has never signed up for any AMC, Portal, or subcome to pressure, and has gone against big guns in the lending industry and alway leaves humble of who she is and does. I read some of your post, you seem to be a good guy, you might be having a bad day, or maybe you were at the meeting, or maybe not, and some topic confused you.

Either way, Pam, and many are not trying to hurt the profession, we are trying to established it back to what it needs to be. Many of us understand what it's going to take, and it will take true grit and sacrifice, thats is what many of us have done. This is just not a VA issue, this a Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Nevada, and so on. We know for some, it will be very difficult to understand or believe that certain dynamics have occurred under our noses and and just as many, have nodded their head in disbelieve and disgust and have to ask the hard question? Where do I go from here? Some have decided to do what is demanded from us from USPAP and that is to protect the Public/Tax Payer, others decided to be part of the problem and continue to be enablers to the lenders on their "DEAL HIGHS".

We are all frustrated and fed-up and want everything to be OK. But the fact is, we all are feeling the pain. If this is frustration from your post? Yes, we all vent out inaproprietly at the wrong time, I'm guilty myself on this forum. If it is something else, well then, I will leave that with you to deal with. But understand, it is not just Pam, by herself, it is also many other out their just like her that went and are going to these board meetings. Better for her and others that are trying to improve and the profession, or would you preferr the companies with their Lawyers that are trying to continually abuse our profession for their gain? Your choice?