Judgement AGAINST Appraiser - CASE UPDATE

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Robert G. Buckles
President
Countrywide Appraisal Services
Monticello, NY
Accepts Fee Assignments (more info)

From the complaint: 3) In or prior to March 2005, Mr. Stack hired the respondent to appraise the vacant property. When he hired the respondent, he asked him if he was an MAI member because of the court’s requirement, and the respondent responded that he is or that he employs an MAI member appraiser. Mr. Stack paid the respondent $1,500 for his appraisal.



4) In fact, neither the respondent nor anyone in his employ was an MAI member appraiser.


I know nothing about the details of this case. My big question is why on earth was this not all addressed in a written contract.

 

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Been Waiting For Resolution Of This One

It's about time this sleazebag was nailed. It's a shame that the punishment does not reflect the immensity of the offense.

How soon until the City of Middletown files the civil suit? - <edit> Actually as the story states, and I already knew and forgot, the civil lawsuit started long ago. Hopefully that jury'll nail him for the whole $2,897,000 plus.<end edit>

I know nothing about the details of this case. My big question is why on earth was this not all addressed in a written contract.

That's easy. Like many municipalities, Middletown is rife with corruption.

 

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That's easy. Like many municipalities, Middletown is rife with corruption.

All the more reason to *always get it in writing*.