VA Proposed Construction & Under Construction Question

[TN Pro]

Yes, but to do so would be to be putting yourself first. I try to put the veteran first. You waiting for a month for a builder to figure out what the form is, and then how to fill it in, costs the veteran - not you. My #1 priority as a VA appraiser is accurate and credible appraisals. My #2 priority is the veteran borrower.

And it may be a VA requirement, but I've not gotten them on as many as I've gotten them on over the past 18 years on the VA list and have never been yelled at about it from anyone on any side of the transaction. I, of course, answer to the Atlanta RLC so go ahead and report me over this. I'll wait.

How is it putting yourself first? And seriously, dont give me the "i put the veterans first". We all do our best when it comes to VA assignments to put the veterans first.
The VA protocol is that the lender provide the construction documents, including 26-1852. As it was told to me by Atlanta RLC when i joined the panel 5 years ago, dont start the assignment until all of the construction documents are sent. When the lender says, "but none of the other appraisers make us do this" they are talking about people like you, and it makes it harder for the rest of us
Why make it hard for yourself?
Feel free to conduct business on how you see fit, and i will do likewise.

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

If you are doing the appraisal "subject to completion per the plans and specs" then you need to have them. I have two situations right now involving the same thing. On hold until I get the plans. In both cases, I was told property ready for inspection....NOT!