books
323) FHA Manual & URAR Guide
05/21/08
Dear H2,
I'm in the process of becoming approved to complete FHA appraisals. What are the best basic manuals or guidebooks that I should have?
Jane Ritzenthaler jane@azappraisalmanagement.com
Dear Jane,
We recommend three.
1. First off, you need to download (or purchase) a copy of the main HUD Manual, 4150.2. It gives chapter and verse on what FHA wants you to consider when you make an appraisal for them. Click here: http://www.hud.gov/groups/appraisers.cfm Then, on the right under the green RESOURCES tab, click on "HUD Handbook 4150.2" [NOTE: Save this link. It is the main HUD resource page for FHA Appraisers, including training, events, news, and various updates.]
2. Secondly, we suggest purchasing Ann O'Rourke's new FHA Handbook. Ann is very knowledgeable and her information is current and very useful. Click here: http://www.appraisaltoday.com/products.htm Ann's Special Report on FHA Appraising is the first item for sale.
3. Finally, we think every appraiser doing appraisal reports on the URAR should have a copy of my book, Harrison's Illustrated Guide: How to Make a Single Family Appraisal on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac URAR Form. This line-by-line guide to filling out a URAR form ihas been a bestseller for over 20 years, through 4 major updates. The book listed here is current, including the 2008-2009 USPAP requirements.
Click here: http://www.formsandworms.com/cgi-bin/select.pl?ImageName=300285
H2
I'm in the process of becoming approved to complete FHA appraisals. What are the best basic manuals or guidebooks that I should have?
Jane Ritzenthaler jane@azappraisalmanagement.com
Dear Jane,
We recommend three.
1. First off, you need to download (or purchase) a copy of the main HUD Manual, 4150.2. It gives chapter and verse on what FHA wants you to consider when you make an appraisal for them. Click here: http://www.hud.gov/groups/appraisers.cfm Then, on the right under the green RESOURCES tab, click on "HUD Handbook 4150.2" [NOTE: Save this link. It is the main HUD resource page for FHA Appraisers, including training, events, news, and various updates.]
2. Secondly, we suggest purchasing Ann O'Rourke's new FHA Handbook. Ann is very knowledgeable and her information is current and very useful. Click here: http://www.appraisaltoday.com/products.htm Ann's Special Report on FHA Appraising is the first item for sale.
3. Finally, we think every appraiser doing appraisal reports on the URAR should have a copy of my book, Harrison's Illustrated Guide: How to Make a Single Family Appraisal on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac URAR Form. This line-by-line guide to filling out a URAR form ihas been a bestseller for over 20 years, through 4 major updates. The book listed here is current, including the 2008-2009 USPAP requirements.
Click here: http://www.formsandworms.com/cgi-bin/select.pl?ImageName=300285
H2
303) Basic Appraisal Procedures
04/23/08
Hello Mr. Harrison --
My question is what is the best book to show you the techniques to do the sales comparison approach, time adjustments, comparable listing and pending sales, ect.
Thanks.
Alfredo zayas Zayas5@yahoo.com
Dear Alfedo,
My new book Basic Appraisal Procedures should help you. It is available from Form and Worms www.formsandworms.com or 1-800-243-4545.
H2
My question is what is the best book to show you the techniques to do the sales comparison approach, time adjustments, comparable listing and pending sales, ect.
Thanks.
Alfredo zayas Zayas5@yahoo.com
Dear Alfedo,
My new book Basic Appraisal Procedures should help you. It is available from Form and Worms www.formsandworms.com or 1-800-243-4545.
H2
254) Q&A Book
02/29/08
Dear Henry,
How do i order the book 1001 Questions and Answers to help you pass any License or Certification Appraisal Exam.
mike pritchard micpri@sbcglobal.net
Dear Mike,
Click on the "keyword" button on the upper left of the screen on our website ( www.askhenryharrison.com ). It will take you to a list of linked Keywords. Scroll down for Exam Prep for this specific answer, and click there.
Good luck on your test!
H2
How do i order the book 1001 Questions and Answers to help you pass any License or Certification Appraisal Exam.
mike pritchard micpri@sbcglobal.net
Dear Mike,
Click on the "keyword" button on the upper left of the screen on our website ( www.askhenryharrison.com ). It will take you to a list of linked Keywords. Scroll down for Exam Prep for this specific answer, and click there.
Good luck on your test!
H2
233) Q&A Book Update
02/05/08
Hello Henry,
I have a copy of your book with 1001 questions to pass the appraisal exam some time ago. I was told that Texas changed the test as of January 2008. Does the book have everything in it I would need to know for the 2008 test? Will there be an update to your book?
Laura Roberts Laura_Roberts@LandSafe.com
Dear Laura,
The new national AQB test started on January 1, 2008. It covers the same body of knowledge as before. We usually update the book annually and plan to do so after we know more about the structure of the new exams.
H2
I have a copy of your book with 1001 questions to pass the appraisal exam some time ago. I was told that Texas changed the test as of January 2008. Does the book have everything in it I would need to know for the 2008 test? Will there be an update to your book?
Laura Roberts Laura_Roberts@LandSafe.com
Dear Laura,
The new national AQB test started on January 1, 2008. It covers the same body of knowledge as before. We usually update the book annually and plan to do so after we know more about the structure of the new exams.
H2
231) National 6 Hour AQB Test
02/03/08
Dear Henry,
Thank you for all your advice. What are your thoughts on the new 6 hour test for Certified appraisers? Do you have books on how to pass this test?
Nam Withheld By Request
Dear Friend,
I like the idea of a national test being run by the AQB. So far nobody who has taken the test has told me what it is like.
My book "1001 Questions and Answers to Help You PASS Any Appraisal License or Certification Test" should still work as the body of knowledge has not changed.
Use this link to buy it directly from Forms and Worms: www.formsandworms.com
H2
Thank you for all your advice. What are your thoughts on the new 6 hour test for Certified appraisers? Do you have books on how to pass this test?
Nam Withheld By Request
Dear Friend,
I like the idea of a national test being run by the AQB. So far nobody who has taken the test has told me what it is like.
My book "1001 Questions and Answers to Help You PASS Any Appraisal License or Certification Test" should still work as the body of knowledge has not changed.
Use this link to buy it directly from Forms and Worms: www.formsandworms.com
H2
93) Purchasing "1001 Q&A" Book
05/24/07
Dear Henry,
Where can I get a copy of your Q&A for the Certified Residential exam, ASAP, to bone up for test. Everywhere I find on Amazon says 1 month for shipping.
Frank Bradley frankbradley@mris.com
Dear Frank,
Forms and Worms is our national distributor, and has the 2006 revision of the book in stock. They will ship it out any way you want, including overnight express. 1-800-243-4545 or www.formsandworm.com
Good luck on your exam.
H2
Where can I get a copy of your Q&A for the Certified Residential exam, ASAP, to bone up for test. Everywhere I find on Amazon says 1 month for shipping.
Frank Bradley frankbradley@mris.com
Dear Frank,
Forms and Worms is our national distributor, and has the 2006 revision of the book in stock. They will ship it out any way you want, including overnight express. 1-800-243-4545 or www.formsandworm.com
Good luck on your exam.
H2
88) Model Comments
05/06/07
Dear Mr. Harrison,
I would like to purchase a book with examples of comments which could help me to prepare appraisal reports. Could you send me the title?
Thank you.
Kasia kjpiekut@snet.net
Dear Kasia,
My Illustrated Guide series for the major forms -- the URAR, Small Income Property, and Condo forms as well as the 2055 Drive-By Form -- all have many examples of model comments, as well as consistency checks. By purchasing these books, you have the right to use or modify the model comments in your appraisals.
All my books can be purchased from Forms and Worms at www.formsandworms.com or by calling them Toll Free at: 1 (800) 243-4545.
H2
I would like to purchase a book with examples of comments which could help me to prepare appraisal reports. Could you send me the title?
Thank you.
Kasia kjpiekut@snet.net
Dear Kasia,
My Illustrated Guide series for the major forms -- the URAR, Small Income Property, and Condo forms as well as the 2055 Drive-By Form -- all have many examples of model comments, as well as consistency checks. By purchasing these books, you have the right to use or modify the model comments in your appraisals.
All my books can be purchased from Forms and Worms at www.formsandworms.com or by calling them Toll Free at: 1 (800) 243-4545.
H2
86) Architectural Styles
05/06/07
Dear Henry,
I'd really like of list of your books (including publisher and where to order them). I understand there's one that defines the different home styles: ranch, tudor, etc., for use on the URAR.
Thanks.
randall leonard randallsc@cruzio.com
Dear Randal,
All of my books that are presently available can be ordered on the Forms and Worms website: www.formsandworms.com or you can call them toll free at 1-800-243-4545.
For an entire system of classifying architectural styles, you should ask for my book HOUSES: The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design and Systems.
H2
I'd really like of list of your books (including publisher and where to order them). I understand there's one that defines the different home styles: ranch, tudor, etc., for use on the URAR.
Thanks.
randall leonard randallsc@cruzio.com
Dear Randal,
All of my books that are presently available can be ordered on the Forms and Worms website: www.formsandworms.com or you can call them toll free at 1-800-243-4545.
For an entire system of classifying architectural styles, you should ask for my book HOUSES: The Illustrated Guide to Construction, Design and Systems.
H2
83) How To Use The Q&A Book
05/03/07
Hi Henry --
Can you tell me if you make a CD of your Appraisal Exam Prep book, so that I can study it from my computer?
Thank you!
Jackie appnet@sbcglobal.net
Dear Jackie,
Although we do not offer it on CD yet, thousands of appraisers have successfully used my book 1001 Q & A to Help You PASS Any Licensed or Certification Appraisal Exam. It is available from Forms and Worms at www.formsandworms.com
The most effective way to use the book is not to read it cover to cover, because you waste a lot of time on things you all ready know.
Use our 6 step study process shown below to rapidly gain the knowledge you need to "ace" your exam:
1. Do NOT start by reading through the book. Instead, take the practice exam at the end of Chapter #1 and correct it immediately.
2. Ignore all the questions you answered correctly. Next to each question you answered incorrectly is a arrow that directs you to the page and paragraph in the text that has the correct information. Read only that material, not the whole page.
3. Then proceed to repeat the process until you have studied the correct answers to all the questions you missed.
4. When you finish, move on and repeat the process for Chapter #2 and all the remaining chapters.
5. After you have done all of this, take the first practice exam at the end of the book. Again, you should study only the answers you missed and then move on and repeat the process for the 2nd practice exam.
We have found from experience that if you follow this plan, your chance of passing are better than 95%. (If you still fail the exam, we recommend taking another formal course.)
H2
Can you tell me if you make a CD of your Appraisal Exam Prep book, so that I can study it from my computer?
Thank you!
Jackie appnet@sbcglobal.net
Dear Jackie,
Although we do not offer it on CD yet, thousands of appraisers have successfully used my book 1001 Q & A to Help You PASS Any Licensed or Certification Appraisal Exam. It is available from Forms and Worms at www.formsandworms.com
The most effective way to use the book is not to read it cover to cover, because you waste a lot of time on things you all ready know.
Use our 6 step study process shown below to rapidly gain the knowledge you need to "ace" your exam:
1. Do NOT start by reading through the book. Instead, take the practice exam at the end of Chapter #1 and correct it immediately.
2. Ignore all the questions you answered correctly. Next to each question you answered incorrectly is a arrow that directs you to the page and paragraph in the text that has the correct information. Read only that material, not the whole page.
3. Then proceed to repeat the process until you have studied the correct answers to all the questions you missed.
4. When you finish, move on and repeat the process for Chapter #2 and all the remaining chapters.
5. After you have done all of this, take the first practice exam at the end of the book. Again, you should study only the answers you missed and then move on and repeat the process for the 2nd practice exam.
We have found from experience that if you follow this plan, your chance of passing are better than 95%. (If you still fail the exam, we recommend taking another formal course.)
H2
77) 1001 Questions And Answers Book
04/11/07
Dear Henry,
I'm getting ready to take the Oregon State Certified test. I've been an appraiser for 15 years. I have (and used) a 1991 copy of your book How to Pass any General or Residential Appraisal Examination.
My question is: has this book been updated and if so is it very different? If it is updated and different, what is the most recent update publication date?
Thanks.. and keep up the amazing work you do for this industry.
Marsha Sandman mjs1@cablespeed.com
Dear Marsha,
You have an antique edition of 1001 Questions and Answers to Help you Pass Any License or Certification Exam. The book is updated every few years. The last update was 2006. The biggest change update was the USPAP.
If you want a current edition, you can get one online from Forms and Worms at www.formsandworms.com or call 1 800 243-4545.
H2
I'm getting ready to take the Oregon State Certified test. I've been an appraiser for 15 years. I have (and used) a 1991 copy of your book How to Pass any General or Residential Appraisal Examination.
My question is: has this book been updated and if so is it very different? If it is updated and different, what is the most recent update publication date?
Thanks.. and keep up the amazing work you do for this industry.
Marsha Sandman mjs1@cablespeed.com
Dear Marsha,
You have an antique edition of 1001 Questions and Answers to Help you Pass Any License or Certification Exam. The book is updated every few years. The last update was 2006. The biggest change update was the USPAP.
If you want a current edition, you can get one online from Forms and Worms at www.formsandworms.com or call 1 800 243-4545.
H2
45) Where Can I Buy Your Guides?
02/04/07
Dear Henry,
I am trying to locate your latest books on how to fill out the 1004, and also appraising small income properties with 2-4 units.
Do you have a website??
Paul Hyman paul@appraiseright.net
Dear Paul,
All my books are available from Forms and Worms. You can order them online at www.formsandworms.com or call Toll Free 1-800 -243-4545.
H2
I am trying to locate your latest books on how to fill out the 1004, and also appraising small income properties with 2-4 units.
Do you have a website??
Paul Hyman paul@appraiseright.net
Dear Paul,
All my books are available from Forms and Worms. You can order them online at www.formsandworms.com or call Toll Free 1-800 -243-4545.
H2