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Website links for Governmental agencies, Resources, and other useful Information available on the Internet Editors Note: Many sites provide a lot of free information, some sites may require you to sign up for access with no associated fees; others will allow you to explore the site but may require a fee to actually download or obtain data. All are worth checking out.
Legal Assistance -
In need of legal advice? As a service to our members, you may contact MAA's Council, Jack Sturgill, by E-mail at Jack@JacksLaw.Com or by phone at (410) 296-6485 for a free consultation.
MD Judiciary Website -
For a small fee, complete deeds and other court records covering all of Maryland can be researched and faxed to you: www.courts.state.md.us
Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) National Registry of Appraisers -
This Federal Agency oversees the regulation of real property appraisers. Queries for information available on this registry of State Licensed and Certified Appraisers would include the ability to search for an appraiser by name, provide lists of appraisers in specific jurisdictions, or a listing of appraisers who have had certifications or licenses suspended or revoked. The website also contains information about the Appraisal Subcommittee and lists many appraisal related website links. http://www.asc.gov
The Appraisal Foundation -
Interested parties can log onto www.appraisalfoundation.org to comment on exposure drafts, order publications and other services, correspond with the Foundation Standards and Qualifications Boards and staff, and receive other association and state regulatory board information. To request documents or exposure drafts via The Foundation E-mail - request@appraisalfoundation.org or call the Foundation Request Line at (202) 624-3046.
DLLR -
Department of Labor and Licensing home page. http://www.dllr.state.md.us
Maryland Real Estate Appraisers Commission -
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/reappr.html
PA State Board of Real Estate Appraisers -
www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/creabd/mainpage.htm or E-mail them at appraise@pados.state.pa.us
Delaware Council on Real Estate Appraisers -
www.state.de.us for rules and statutes as they apply to appraisers. There is no web address or E-mail specifically for the Council. They may be contacted at (302) 739-4522 or by fax at (302) 739-2711.
Federal Trade Commission -
Consumer protection regulations in their entirety. These include the recent Gramm/Leach/Bliley Act which focuses on the protection of information provided by consumers involved in financial activities "found to be closely related to banking or usual in connection with the transaction of banking." These activities have been deemed to include "appraising real or personal property" (Quotations are from the Federal Trade Commission, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information; Final Rule, 16 CFR Part 313). Proposed text for the 2002 USPAP by the ASB in the Confidentiality section of the Ethics Rule states An appraiser must be aware of, and comply with, all confidentiality and privacy laws and regulations applicable in an assignment .Familiarize yourself with this and other new laws to avoid potential liability. http://www.ftc.gov
IRS -
Tax forms and information. Forms and instructions can be downloaded. http://www.irs.gov
MRIS (Maryland Regional Information System) -
Comprehensive Multiple List and public record database system for Maryland and surrounding states. www.mris.com is the public web address for non- members. Non-members are able to join on-line from this site if they so desire. Once connected, members may access the private intranet site of MRIS by typing only mris.com in the Location box at the top of the screen. An authorization box will appear. Type in your subscriber number (it may say subscriber name, but your number is what is needed) and password, just as you would normally log on to MRIS and you will be transferred into the database.
Assessment Records, Tax Maps, and Sales Data -
Free on-line access to state-wide database of real estate public records from Maryland's Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT): http://www.dat.state.md.us
US Census Bureau -
Area and neighborhood demographics - a wealth of information for your reports: http://venus.census.gov
Marshall & Swift Cost Guides -
Widely utilized and respected national database. Wide variety of comprehensive cost guides covering residential; commercial; high value and unique properties; repair and remodeling; log home appraisal training guide; illustrated guide to houses: terms, definitions, drawings; on-line service, etc. For on-line product information, demos, catalog, or ordering, visit their website at www.marshallswift.com or call toll free at 1-800-544-2678.
HUD Mortgagee Letters On-line -
http://www.hud.gov click on partners, then on lenders, then on letters.
HUD Documents now available on-line -
This is a free service that provides access to HUD's official policies, procedures, announcements, and other materials. Entire documents can be downloaded for on- screen review or printing. http://www.hudclips.org . Their internet E-mail address is hudclips@aspensys.com or, you can request a registration packet by mail from : HUDCLIPS, P.O. Box 10898, Rockville, MD 20849-0898
FHA, VA, Fannie Mae & Freddie MAC Summaries -
This web site is free and e-mails you summaries of current guidelines. http://www.allregs.com
Fannie Mae revised 2005 forms and related information-
A complete copy of Guide Announcement 05-02 (.pdf) is available for viewing and downloading, as well as the 11 revised report forms by visiting their Selling and Servicing Forms page at www.efanniemae.com , click on Single-Family Quick Access, then select Forms. The 11 revised forms include:
- Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 1004) for one-unit appraisals (including individual units in PUD projects) based on an interior and exterior property inspection;
- Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 2055) for one-unit appraisals (including individual units in PUD projects) based on an exterior-only property inspection;
- Manufactured Home Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 1004C) for one-unit manufactured home appraisals based on an interior and exterior property inspection;
- Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 1073) for an appraisal of an individual condominium unit based on an interior and exterior property inspection;
- Exterior-Only Inspection Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 1075) for an appraisal of an individual condominium unit based on an exterior-only property inspection;
- Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 2090) for an appraisal of an individual cooperative unit based on an interior and exterior property inspection;
- Exterior-Only Inspection Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 2095) for an appraisal of an individual cooperative unit based on an exterior-only property inspection;
- Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae Form 1025) for appraisals of two- to four-unit properties based on an interior and exterior property inspection;
- Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report (Fannie Mae Form 1004D) for use with all one- to four-unit appraisal reports;
- One-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report (Fannie Mae Form 2000) for appraisal field reviews for one-unit appraisal reports; and ,
- Two- to Four-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report (Fannie Mae Form 2000A) for appraisal field reviews for two- to four-unit appraisal reports.
Freddie Mac -
http://www.freddiemac.com
N.A.D.A. Manufactured Housing Appraisal Guide -
A must for appraisers of manufactured homes. Many lenders now require the use of these National Appraisal System (NAS) guidelines for the appraisal of manufactured and mobile homes, as well as specific training in the use of this format. For more information, go to www.nadaguides.com or, call toll free (800) 966-6232.
Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Resources -
Appraisers may obtain numerous free or low cost publications that manufactured housing appraisers will find interesting and useful. Visit their website at www.mfghome.org or call (703) 558-0400 and ask for their Resource Catalogue.
Manufactured Housing Publications from HUD -
HUD has prepared a list of publications that will be of interest to anyone involved in the appraisal of manufactured housing. To order or obtain more information go to www.huduser.org . You may also send an E-mail to huduser@aspensys.com or you may call 800-245-2691.
E-COMPS Commercial Database Service -
Comprehensive on-line commercial database service. Service options include the ability to download, order and pay for data as needed by setting up an account or choice of several subscription options. This service contains a wealth of extensive and independently verified comparable data nationwide and is a must for the commercial appraiser. www.costargroup.com
Meyers Group (Leading resource for subdivision analysis appraisals) -
Data warehouse on new homes and new residential subdivisions nationwide. Detailed project profiles, summaries, and market snapshots, from specific project information to geographic regional data. www.meyersgroup.com/infostore/store.asp
Serious Commercial Appraiser data exchange -
This site is for data exchange and discussion of commercial theory and issues. www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/comrevalxchange
Appraisal Marketing -
A chat room only for appraisal marketing. www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/appraisalmarketing
Apartment Rents -
Here are three sites for apartment rental data. http://www.rent.net, http://www.allapartments.com and http://www.apartments.com
Flood Map Websites -
Are your flood maps current? FEMA has a web site where you can check to see if the map you have for your Subject area is out of date: www.fema.gov/pdf/nfip/manual2005_10/mainedition/16map.pdf . Or call toll free 800 358- 9616.
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Environmental Websites:
Hazardous sites in your area? Need to find them? Check out these internet addresses to find those sites that can affect your real estate appraisal. Although it will not take the place of an environmental site assessment, you can get instant access to the federal database of site locations of hazardous sites and areas. Just enter a zip code or codes and a list will be generated for you. Remember, the minimum disclosure for a site assessment is a one mile radius, not the zip code, so multiple zip codes may have to be investigated.
US Geological Survey -
Maps, aerial photo's, topographical maps, flood plains, etc. (You can look at hundreds of available publications and order on-line) OR http://www.usgs.gov/ for the USGS publications of USA maps. Lots of free info is also available by fax at 800-USA-MAPS.
Environmental Health Information -
Available via website www.niehs.nih.gov , E-mail clearinghouse@niehs.nih.gov or hot-line- National Institute of Environmental Health Services (Enviro- Health) 800 643-4794, 9 AM-8 PM EST. A publicly accessible clearinghouse. Specialists will respond to inquiries relating to such issues as pesticides, radon, industrial emissions, drinking water, etc.
Electronics and Accessories -
For comparative prices, information, and on-line purchase of digital cameras, computers, handhelds, printers, scanners, modems, PC cards, etc. http://www.uvision.com
Selling your business (or buying one) on the net -
You can list your business for sale at http://www.bizbuysell.com
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