"An analysis by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) indicates that the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) appears to be having adverse impacts on the housing markets. Recently, NAR Research sent a survey on this topic to a random sample of approximately 40,000 NAR members which generated 3,600 responses. An analysis of REALTOR® responses follows."
Approximately 76% of REALTORS® representing buyers or sellers indicated that the time to obtain a completed appraisal increased after May 1.
- The number of Appraiser members reporting they obtain over 50% of assignments from Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) increased from 13% to 40% after May 1st.
- Similarly, 71% of REALTORS® noted an increase in the use of out of area appraisers.
- Approximately half of NAR Appraiser members reported a reduction in fees received by them.
- More than 70% of NAR Appraiser members reported that consumers were paying higher fees.
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