ICAP Launches YouTube Site
YouTube is ICAP’s latest entry into the social media space, joining their Blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn sites.
ICAP would very much appreciate it if you would “Like it” on YouTube, and if you have attended one of ICAP’s seminars, please share your comments on your experience.
ICAP’s first YouTube video featuring ICAP’s 2011 Lisle Seminar:
ICAP Past President Writes Commentary on Appraisal Fees
The commentary doesn’t tell anyone what to charge for their services, what it does do is point out some simple truths about the residential appraiser and what has been happening to the appraisal industry over the past 20+ years.
Appraisers are continually asked to add more in their appraisals, most recently the dreaded UAD’s,…yet appraisers refuse to raise their fees. Appraisers are licensed professionals who work hard for their fee’s which are slightly higher today than they were 20 years ago.
To read the full commentyary by TJ McCarthy, SRA, IFA, click the following link:
http://icapweb.com/uploads/Can%20I%20raise%20my%20fees%20yet_1338487558.pdf
ICAP’s New Website
The Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (ICAP) released a new website that features a calendar that will keep their members updated on ICAP’s seminars and its sponsoring organizations’ events. ICAP’s new website also highlights its social media tools (Blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts). Other updates included the website’s open navigation, new down menus that link visitors to a detailed listing of functions such as Education and Events, Jobs, and Member Benefits.
The new website makes it easier for ICAP members to keep up to date on industry news, organizational updates, membership benefits, and information regarding ICAP’s annual summer seminars as well as increases ICAP’s membership ability to share their ideas and concerns and build relationships through social networking.
Click on the following link for direct access to ICAP’s new website: www.icapweb.com
UPDATE-ICAP LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Thank you to all of the ICAP members that called and emailed the members of the Business & Occupational License Committee on SB3237. Representative Robert Rita mentioned that his committee received several emails and calls opposing this amendment.
Chairman Rita mentioned that this must be “a hot potato” …………why?………… because ICAP made it one.
Representative Rita would like an agreement with ICAP and the municipalities before his committee votes on this amendment. ICAP has agreed to withdraw their opposition if waiver valuations are signed by certified appraisers.
Representative Jehan Gordon filed an amendment yesterday. Here is the synopsis:
SB 3237 (HCA 0001)
Provides that a valuation waiver completed by an employee of a municipality that meets the requirements of the Illinois Department of Transportation may not be valid unless it has received approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Link to full text:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700SB3237ham001&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=64282&DocNum=3237&GAID=11&Session=
As of today, there is no agreement with the municipalities and ICAP on SB3237 and the amendment has not come out of committee. ICAP will continue to work with the Chairman, Representative Jehan Gordon, and the Business & Occupational License Committee Members to ensure that licensed real estate appraisers are used to develop opinions of market value for real estate in Illinois (in line with the Illinois Real Estate Appraisal Act).
ICAP will keep you updated and if you have any questions on SB3237 please email or call jim@jrblaydes.com / 815.223.1110
ICAP Announces its 2012 Godfrey Seminar Speakers
The speakers for ICAP’s 2012 Godfrey Seminar (August 6th at the Lewis and Clark Community College) are as follows:
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Ms. Deb Higgins – Sr. Loan Officer Pulaski Bank, will discuss underwriting as it pertains to appraisal (what we give, what they expect) – Q&A time will be available
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Mr. Lee Lansford, IFA, ASA – RE Appraiser & IL Appraisal Board Member – Guidelines & Requirements – what are the differences, and what does it take to be compliant with the state and USPAP, preparing your work file, and analyzing concessions (3 topics).
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Ms. Elizabeth A. Kern, IFAS –Resources, gathering and presenting, local economic data in your appraisal report
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Mr. Brian Weaver, IL Appraisal Coordinator – State of Illinois
Appraisers can register for the seminar at www.icapweb.com
Follow ICAP on Twitter: @ICAPWeb.
For more information about ICAP’s 2012 Seminars please contact Peter Poulos, MAI at dpoulos@themetrongroup.com
