"Ohio Coalition Of Appraisal Professionals"

[Tom McClure]

This is a newly formed group of "Ohio Appraisers" trying to protect real estate appraisers in Ohio. Thought you may be interested in visiting the website. Membership fee is reasonable.

" OHIO COALITION OF APPRAISAL PROFESSIONALS (OCAP)
www.ocapweb.org
Tel: 877.622.7797/ 877-OCAPPWR
Fax: 877.211.0779
info@ocapweb.org "

Tom McClure, Ohio

 

[bb0bbby]

Thanks Tom !

 

[Hamlet]

Very cool! Thanks for the link.

 

[matt t]

Interesting, thank you very much for the link! I'll be joining by the end of the month.

 

[Jan Roseberry]

I joined!

It can't hurt and a hundred clams is not bad.

Another voice besides OAR at the state is worth millions.

 

[Tom McClure]

Jan, I agree with you 100%. I'm getting tired of Ohio Realtors telling state officials what Ohio Appraisers should be doing and what changes we need. Like you Jan, I have tried numerous times over the past twenty years to get our state officials to see the real issues appraisers deal with every day.

But, Ohio Realtors usually got their way due to their large membership and lots of money. National appraisal groups usually don't get involved in local or state issues. So, Ohio Realtors have pretty much been the only voice they would hear and/or listen to.

We may have a chance with the "Ohio Coalition Of Professional Appraisers" representing us. An Ohio appraisal group with large enough numbers of real estate appraisers working on the real issues we face like mandatory licensing, domination and unreasonable AMC's, and a general lack of respect for our profession. Its long overdue and what we do "IS" important!

P.S. Glad to see your name as a new member, Jan.

Tom McClure, Ohio

 

[Brian Weaver]

I know the folks behind OCAP and I think its a worthwhile endeavor! They've got great ideas and will be an important asset to your state's profession.

 

[Jan Roseberry]

I have been known to put my money where my mouth is! Will probably send them some more money which I previously donated to RPAC.

Without mandatory licensure, Ohio appraisers and consumers both suffer. I have had my Realtor's license since 1979, Broker's since 1983 and sold my last house in 1994 due to perceived conflicts of interest in mixing sales and appraisal.

 

[Tom McClure]

Just received this email about December Meetings of "OCAP" in Cleveland & Columbus!

"The Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (OCAP) will hold informational meetings in Cleveland and Columbus during the month of December.

A meet and greet is planned to follow the 2010-2011 USPAP class at 5.00 pm. on Monday, December 7th, 2009 with Hors D’oeuvres and cash bar at:

The Holiday Inn
6001 Rockside Road,
Independence, Oh 44131


There will be a breakfast gathering in Columbus on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009. Networking will be from 8.30 am to 9.00 am and OCOP meeting until 10.00 am.

All are welcome to attend at:

Perkins Restaurant
1451 Hilliard Rome Road
Columbus, Oh 43228

Please RSVP to sally@ocapweb.org

The Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (OCAP) is a professional organization of Appraisers practicing in the state of Ohio. The mission of OCAP is to act as an independent advocate for Appraisers. OCAP is a community of real estate appraisers in Ohio organized to foster cooperation and give voice to the individual appraiser. OCAP works to promote knowledge and public trust in the appraisal profession. OCAP initiates and monitors political action affecting professional appraisers with the intent to influence legislation, regulation and public policy.
www.ocapweb.org

OCAP
PO Box 2149
Fairborn, OH 45324
P. 877-622-7797 or 877-OCAPPWR
F. 866-211-0779info@ocapweb.org "

Tom McClure, Ohio