FHA policy Unconstitutional

[Couch Potato]

Doug,

The decision as to when a license or certification renews is up to the STATES...not HUD/FHA. You are holding HUD/FHA responsible for this "unfairness" that is created by the different state appraisal boards.

Personally, I think it would be great for ALL states to have the same renewal date for appraisers.

As I recall some states have appraisers renew at different times throughout the year based on their birthday or when they received their license.

 

[Bob Ipock]

You are right. Of course here we do it all in one big gulp with temps. and overtime to do 4400+- all in the same month.

 

[Doug Wegener]

Discrimination

It is not illegal to discriminate. You can discriminate based on age, height, weight, level of education, level of experience, etc. For example: you can live in this development only after the age of 55, you can ride this ride if you weigh under this many pounds, and you are eligible for this job if you have this degree or this experience.

It is only illegal to discriminate based on race/color/religion!

For the government or any entity to change the education or license level requirement for a job is not illegal.

"Quite correct but actions by the federal government, however, that classify individuals in a discriminatory manner will, under similar circumstances, violate the due process of the Fifth Amendment."

The federal government is not classifying individuals in a discriminatory manor. They are simply requiring a higher level of license/education to perform a job (FHA Appraisals). Again, it is not illegal for corporations or government to require a higher license level, or more education to perform a job.

It is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex or physical handicap.

In this case, the discrimination is based on what State you live in.

 

[Stone]

It is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex or physical handicap.

In this case, the discrimination is based on what State you live in.

You are really reaching (which is easy since nobody is going to challenge this on these grounds).

 

[Tim Hicks (Texas)]

Did HUD make an announcement stating they were changing their criteria? If they did, then court battles at this late date when they gave appraisers the opportunity to upgrade in designated time frame seems like a lost cause.

Wouldn't it just be simpler and less costly just to upgrade your license? Crying after the fact is just crying.

 

[Greg Bell]

I have dealt with government on many occasions..Discrmination is rampant in the contract area.I am at clear disadvantage since I am not an 8A Corporation , look it up lefties...

 

[Doug Wegener]

Scenario:

A licensed appraiser is licensed in two states. One state is a "non-grace" period state and the other is a "grace period" state.

Since he is on the panel and can appraise in the "grace period" state he can do FHA appraisals in both states?

Under the current regime it appears he could only do FHA appraisals in one state. But maybe Im wrong about that? If he got a temporary practise permit in the non-grace state under his grace state license perhaps he could do it.

Anybody see anything crazy about allowing the same individual to do FHA appraisals in one state but not the other.

 

[PropertyEconomics]

Scenario:

A licensed appraiser is licensed in two states. One state is a "non-grace" period state and the other is a "grace period" state.

Since he is on the panel and can appraise in the "grace period" state he can do FHA appraisals in both states?

Under the current regime it appears he could only do FHA appraisals in one state. But maybe Im wrong about that? If he got a temporary practise permit in the non-grace state under his grace state license perhaps he could do it.

Anybody see anything crazy about allowing the same individual to do FHA appraisals in one state but not the other.

The scenarios are getting weirder and weirder .. all because someone didnt want to become certified.

 

[Stone]

Scenario:

A licensed appraiser is licensed in two states. One state is a "non-grace" period state and the other is a "grace period" state.

Since he is on the panel and can appraise in the "grace period" state he can do FHA appraisals in both states?

Under the current regime it appears he could only do FHA appraisals in one state. But maybe Im wrong about that? If he got a temporary practise permit in the non-grace state under his grace state license perhaps he could do it.

Anybody see anything crazy about allowing the same individual to do FHA appraisals in one state but not the other.

No, there isn't anything "crazy" about that.

 

[Michigan CG]

Instead of trying to come up with a $100,000 retainer fee for an attorney, spend $5,000 (and less time) and get Certified.

This is every class needed to be Certified, I am guessing most don't need all of the classes.....the time is now to get it done.....or choose a new career.

I got this from the AI:

Principals offered 11 times through February; $625
Procedures, 14X -Feb; $625
Finance/stats, 5X - Feb; $275
Highest and Best Use, 7x -March; $525
Res sales and Income, 5X - March; $450
Cost and Site, 10X - Feb;$240
Report Writing, 5X-March; $275
Advanced case studies, 4X - March; $275

Total cost...$3,290

Add $100 gas per class, add 22 nights of hotel at $50 and total cost is $5,090. If you pass the AI class tests you should be able to pass the state test.

Folks.....it is October 14th. By the end of February you can take all 180 hours from the AI......I am sure you can get these classes from other educators. $5,000 -- go to your bank, get the cash, take the classes. Before the snow melts you can be Certified.