Staff vs. Fee Panel: Why the Staff Model Is Gaining Ground

Staff vs. fee panel. It’s one of the longest-running debates in appraisal history, and today we’re going to address it. Hal is joined by Todd Rasmussen of MARRCH Valuations to break down the staff appraiser model, explain why he believes it’s the future of valuation, and explore what it means for quality, consistency, and the evolving demands of lenders and appraisers alike.Todd's Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Revision Requests1. Make sure the AMC name is right2. Make sure the lender name is right3. Double check that all photo evidence matches your description, and vice versa4. Make sure the home is actually unoccupied5. Follow FHA-specific requirements when doing FHA reportsAt The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.