Mike Kennedy
Elite Member
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2003
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- New York
I agree with that George. I just think some have a mistaken opinion of the supposed superior ethics or lower costs of a non-profit organization. People within the organization will still need to be paid, equipment will need to be purchased and maintained, benefits will need to provided. I mean do all these people shouting "Hallelujah! Our Savior is here!" really think that there will be no costs associated with the land, labor, or capital associated with any organization? This myth that is being shoved down our throats by some exalted ones who are clearly already intoxicated with the powerful drug of perceived power is sickening.
My business is just fine; I don't need anyone telling me how to run it or spoonfeeding me work. I don't operate unethically or incompetently. I don't need someone with a perceived higher sense of ethics charging me with misconduct because I decide to perform a desktop appraisal at no cost because they, in their infinite knowledge of USPAP, which exceeds even the knowledge of the entity which created USPAP, decides that such an action is punishible by professional death.
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely. Therein lies my concern.
Those who would give up freedom for security deserve neither. I believe Mr. Franklin stated that.
The IVPI Fee Panel will be comprised of Independent Appraisers who VOLUNTARILY choose to do GSE Residential Mortgage Appraising - not employees. :icon_idea:
Choice is a good thing.