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2011 Election of Officers, Directors, and Regional Representatives
The election of 2011 Officers and Directors took place on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Select in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Gov't Relations Committee Initiatives
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Appraisal Institute has been involved with and supports the current AVM bill now before the Massachusetts House. With one exception we also support the two-year license cycle bill that is nearly the same bill we introduced in 2006. The exception is that the current version proposes to allow appraiser trainees to remain so indefinitely; with that we disagree.
Appraiser Independence Toolkit
This new AI resource is a compilation of the most up-to-date documents and publications that will assist appraisers in complying with new requirements related to appraiser independence. Included are the latest relevant federal and state laws and regulations, including the new regulations (Regulation Z) regarding appraiser independence under the Truth in Lending Act that will become effective on October 1, 2009, proposed guidance for lenders on appraiser independence from the federal banking regulatory agencies, and all state appraiser independence laws.
Also included are publications from the Appraisal Institute, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will assist appraisers in complying with the Home Valuation Code of Conduct, which became effective on May 1, 2009. Information that will assist an appraiser who is a recipient of inappropriate pressure in filing a complaint with the appropriate state or federal agency is also included in this essential package of critical compliance resources.
Free for AI members / $99 nonmembers
