What is the criteria to get on the VA panel?

[Carmella]

What is the criteria to get on the VA approved panel?

Thanks,
Joey

 

[NORTON]

What is the criteria to get on the VA approved panel?

Thanks,
Joey

luck and time....both of which are running low these days

 

[Vetteman]

Somebody has to retire or croak. Other than that, probably being certified and three letters of referral. Wish they gave preference to those who are actually veterans. Nice thought. I first applied 13 years ago...still waiting but not holding my breath.

 

[Fritz in NY]

"as needed basis".

 

[Mr Rex]

http://www.vba.VA.gov/ro/central/stpau/PDFs/26-6681.pdf

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

kickbacks always help in any government office....if you know the right party

... did i say something wrong?

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

In my region...

Minimum of 5 years experience.

Certified Residential

Clean record, letter of recommendation from another panel appraiser plus two others such as lenders, politicians.

Patience...most wait for at least 5 years. Took me 7 and urging from my congressman.

Be in an area where there is a high demand for VA loans is a big +

Train with an existing VA appraiser. I was the first in the family to get on the panel. Since then my brother, my nephew, and my ex-brother-in-law have all made it.

Three appraisers who trained under me are also on the panel. It's who you know in some cases.

Sumit a good package to the VA. Update it annually. Call the RLC and talk to the valuation officer, chief of the valuation division, some of the reviewers. Even ask for a personal interview.

Remember the squeaky wheel gets greased. Keep your name in front of them.

Good luck,

Mike...an 18 year VA panel appraiser.

I forgot to mention they do give preference points to veterans and minorities.

 

[AnonApprsr]

Actual application link, Rex?

 

[jwd appraisals]

Not what you know, who you know.

 

[imhere]

In my region...

Train with an existing VA appraiser.

I think this was a key factor when I was put on the list 20+ years ago.