My prediction on 3.6

[Surf Cat]

There is a finite number of appraisers. These parasite companies need the appraisers, not the other way around.

I've stated many times that appraisers should all stop in mass, Nationwide, to demand better terms which would possibly lead to some sort of regulatory changes for the surviving AMC's.

But with how strong AI and technology is coming on, I believe that ship has sailed. The lenders could switch to alternative valuation methods right now. Would those alternative methods prove catastrophic when the bottom falls out and the lenders are left holding the bag? Based on what happened during the Great recession, I don't think so. There's an endless supply of money to save the too big to fail banks provided by us.....the taxpayers.

I had every intention to doing a couple of appraisals a week going into retirement. I don't know if that's possible now. Big money won.

 

[J Grant]

I've stated many times that appraisers should all stop in mass, Nationwide, to demand better terms which would possibly lead to some sort of regulatory changes for the surviving AMC's.

But with how strong AI and technology is coming on, I believe that ship has sailed. The lenders could switch to alternative valuation methods right now. Would those alternative methods prove catastrophic when the bottom falls out and the lenders are left holding the bag? Based on what happened during the Great recession, I don't think so. There's an endless supply of money to save the too big to fail banks provided by us.....the taxpayers.

I had every intention to doing a couple of appraisals a week going into retirement. I don't know if that's possible now. Big money won.

I am in a similar position - if all you want is to do a couple of appraisals a week, I think that even with all the changes, that kind of volume will be there, for a few years at least.
I dont' think they are ready to ditch appraisals 100% and perhaps never will be. But why worry about it until it happens ( if it happens ) since we're at the tail end of our careers -

I do think that appraisers of any age should avoid working for companies like True Footage or similar ones like RDS- who keeps texting me that they are hiring. If they are appraisal mills, they can not gain traction if hardly anybody signs on up .

Appraisers work so hard and study for a license and assume liability. Even if they don't value it, we should value it.

 

[jay trotta]

Perhaps more attention needs to follow this gem;

Chase Bank withheld $100K from Florida couple for an entire year, forcing them to take $250K from their 401(k). Now they owe the IRS tens of thousands

FEMA funds are capped at $250,000; they should know from appraisals that $150,000 isn't enough to rebuild. the article on this is very interesting.

 

[glenn walker]

Perhaps more attention needs to follow this gem;

Chase Bank withheld $100K from Florida couple for an entire year, forcing them to take $250K from their 401(k). Now they owe the IRS tens of thousands

FEMA funds are capped at $250,000; they should know from appraisals that $150,000 isn't enough to rebuild. the article on this is very interesting.

They could've borrowed against 401K at very low rates. It's obvious they didn't consult with a tax or CPA before they F Up.

 

[Zoe]

I am in a similar position - if all you want is to do a couple of appraisals a week, I think that even with all the changes, that kind of volume will be there, for a few years at least.
I dont' think they are ready to ditch appraisals 100% and perhaps never will be. But why worry about it until it happens ( if it happens ) since we're at the tail end of our careers -

I do think that appraisers of any age should avoid working for companies like True Footage or similar ones like RDS- who keeps texting me that they are hiring. If they are appraisal mills, they can not gain traction if hardly anybody signs on up .

Appraisers work so hard and study for a license and assume liability. Even if they don't value it, we should value it.

It depends on the market you work baby..................

You can do okay doing 2 a week depending on your market.

 

[Zoe]

For reference, doing 1 a week is good sometimes on commercial. Doing 1 every 2 weeks is good sometimes. It depends on the market the appraiser is working.

 

[glenn walker]

That's why I come first to the AF
for legal, financial, medical, tax and even marriage advice. Our Temu professionals never disappoint me with their opinions and wealth of knowledge. Lol )

 

[nachocheesefries]

Talk about burping up BS. I will have to assume that you work in appraiser nirvana where every county record and MLS printout is 100% accurate. Good for you. The rest of us work in the real world (except maybe RCA)

I am sure you will be on here complaining once you actually try out the alamode typewriter 3.6 an d are looking for something else. The new 3.6 c cannot be completed timely without the use of an AI solution. Yes, every section will have to be checked for accuracy.

 

[TerryRohrer]

The new 3.6 c cannot be completed timely without the use of an AI solution.

Got a comp for that? Can you provide a detailed, side-by-side comparison of each of the software solutions that will be available as of 11/2/26? And compare their workflows and pros and cons, comparing the version that will ship then, not the current version, please.

 

[nachocheesefries]

Got a comp for that? Can you provide a detailed, side-by-side comparison of each of the software solutions that will be available as of 11/2/26? And compare their workflows and pros and cons, comparing the version that will ship then, not the current version, please.

What a stupid post. That is what I am doing here without building you a step by step finger sucking process because its not my job nor do I have time. Trying to inform the non sheeple here of options, my thoughts if anyone cares, and discuss.

I have done both platforms and am sharing my experience. Both versions I am discussing are very close to being complete and are already operational and available for use.

Do it however you like. You sound vaxxed.