Intimidation....I Will Not Be Silenced

[chad hampton]

Why? For pandering to the social justice and political exposure?

It’s a bad look for them. Doesn’t matter. Their reputation is **** anyways at this point.

 

[Dublin ohio]

There's a difference in "bad mouthed" and simply stating what happened.

That is why it was in quotes. The OP probably would not have any problems if they had just kept their comments generic instead of naming names

 

[chad hampton]

That is why it was in quotes. The OP probably would not have any problems if they had just kept their comments generic instead of naming names

I don’t think he has any problems, he doesn’t work for AMC‘s and doesn’t care what clear capital or solidify thinks of him.

 

[George Hatch]

It’s a bad look for them. Doesn’t matter. Their reputation is **** anyways at this point.

How is "not blowing off appraisers-R-racists" a bad look for them?

 

[Junior Member]

How many 100s of posts on the forum have had appraisers complaining about an AMC or direct lender doing just that? "We are owed an explanation!" was the flavor of the day then.

Now that there is a clear and direct reason given, some don't like it.

Same effect, different feelings hurt.

We ALL have feelings, I don't bring them into business with me and yes some do not like the cut of my jib either-LOL

To your point, under Georgia's AMC law, an appraiser remains on an AMC panel until the AMC provides notice of removal and an explanation, or the appraiser requests removal. Solidifi's position would be that it was seeking to comply with the notification law (GA Code § 43-39A-14.3 (2024)):

• (b) An appraiser who is deemed part of the appraisal management company's appraiser panel pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall remain on the panel until the date on which the appraisal management company:
  • (1) Sends written notice to the appraiser removing such appraiser from the appraiser panel, with an explanation of its action; or
  • (2) Receives written notice from the appraiser requesting to be removed from the appraiser panel or notice of the death or incapacity of the appraiser.

Solidifi is currently a defendant in a federal discrimination case by a borrower (https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/...praisal-management-company-and-appraiser-race) in which arguments have been made concerning the supervision/membership of its appraiser panel, which likely makes them sensitive to the types of statements in the appraiser's LinkedIn post.

 

[bluechip]

To your point, under Georgia's AMC law, an appraiser remains on an AMC panel until the AMC provides notice of removal and an explanation, or the appraiser requests removal. Solidifi's position would be that it was seeking to comply with the notification law (GA Code § 43-39A-14.3 (2024)):

• (b) An appraiser who is deemed part of the appraisal management company's appraiser panel pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall remain on the panel until the date on which the appraisal management company:
  • (1) Sends written notice to the appraiser removing such appraiser from the appraiser panel, with an explanation of its action; or
  • (2) Receives written notice from the appraiser requesting to be removed from the appraiser panel or notice of the death or incapacity of the appraiser.

Nobody is disputing that an AMC can remove an appraiser from its panel or that Georgia law requires an explanation. That’s not the issue.

“Your profile has been inactive for two years, so we are removing you from our panel” would have satisfied that requirement.

Instead, they specifically referenced my social media comments about another AMC and warned that those comments could negatively impact my relationship with Solidifi and its network. That language was not necessary to comply with § 43-39A-14.3.

So citing the notification statute actually reinforces my point. The law may explain why they sent a removal notice. It does not explain why they chose to include a warning about my speech or invoke their “network.” Those were choices.

 

[chad hampton]

You’re wasting your time arguing with some of these people. there’s nothing you can do or say for them to ever not defend an AMC‘s behavior.

But your efforts do not go unnoticed. Buy more of us than you realize.

 

[DTB]

You’re wasting your time arguing with some of these people. there’s nothing you can do or say for them to ever not defend an AMC‘s behavior.

I don't think you'd be able to find a post of mine being an AMC apologist .

 

[Dublin ohio]

I don't think you'd be able to find a post of mine being an AMC apologist .

I don't think you will find any posts by anybody that is actually "defending" AMCs. Calling it like it is does not mean anyone is defending anybody. Saying that a business can do what that business chooses as long as it is not prohibited applies to any business, including appraisers and AMCs

 

[NC Appraising]

https://www.ncappraisalboard.org/_files/ugd/408695_c8d2b3d54b1241b4818ed926629b6819.pdf

ke the NC Real Estate Commission, the NC Appraisal Board regularly receives complaints
against licensees who may have communicated in an unprofessional manner with members of
the public, either in person, over the phone, or online. The following article was originally
written by Nicholas Smith for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and was published in
its Real Estate Bulletin dated September 2020. We have made modifications to the content in
order for it to be applicable to NC Appraisers.
The Board regularly receives complaints against appraisers caused, at least in part, by a lack of
professionalism in their communications. These complaints are often a result of appraisers
who have acted angrily or aggressively, communicated threats, made personal attacks or who
made rude or vulgar comments in person, over the phone, or online.
Social media, texting, and email are a part of everyday life, both professional and personal. The
conduct of the real estate appraisal business can also be extremely fast-paced and is
increasingly handled electronically. Appraisers can now text, email, and post “on-the-fly,”
leading to communications that, in hindsight, might have been better phrased or simply better
left unsaid. Responding to a text, email or social media post in anger or frustration can often
exacerbate a problem in a transaction instead of reducing tensions.
Social media like Facebook and X began as platforms for personal interactions. These platforms
and those like them are now used both for personal activities and for advertising and branding
professional services. Increasingly, the Board is receiving complaints about appraisers posting
offensive content on social media. Posts that someone may consider offensive (e.g.
discriminatory, political, angry rants, etc.) may not only damage your business and reputation
but may lead to complaints with consumer websites, professional groups or associations, your
firm, and the Board.
Of course, not all these complaints are actionable. Appraisers are entitled to express their
opinions and political beliefs. Being rude is generally not enough to constitute a violation of the
NC Appraisers Act or Board rules. On the other hand, the Board may take disciplinary action
against an appraiser who is unworthy to act as an appraiser in a manner as to endanger the
public interest. This could include conduct such as threatening physical harm or violence.
As appraisers continue to expand their use of social media to network and promote their
businesses, appraisers should carefully consider the effect of their online presence, particularly
on professional pages. A firm may also consider using written office policies to address their
appraiser’s conduct in communicating in person and online. The Board expects registrants,
licensees, and credentialed appraisers to be professional, so be mindful of what you say and
how you say it. Keep in mind, as a North Carolina appraiser, you are a representative for all
appraisers in our state.