The new "Car Storage" - Data Field video is available for viewing. In this video you'll learn about the UAD requirements for reporting car storage according to Appendix D , the definition of car storage, and the main trouble spot for appraisers...

The UAD webinar series we held in 2011-2012 educated over 10,000 appraisers on the UAD. You can view the UAD slideshow on ACIweb.com . Assembled by AQB Certified USPAP instructors Richard Heyn, SRA and Dawn-Molitor Gennrich, SRA, the presentation easily...

The Chase Desktop 2012 Form (Chase Desktop 2012) is now available in ACI Report™. This form is formatted specifically for appraisals ordered by Chase Mortgage. The Chase Form is enabled for ENV creation and delivery through AppraisalPort®. The Standard...

Data Sources The MLS abbreviation and number must be included when filling out your data source, as stated in Appendix D . You can make a keyboard shortcut for the abbreviated MLS name (ex. XYZMLS) for easy entry. Click here to learn how to create a keyboard...

Pictometry will be performing scheduled system maintenance February 3rd, 2013 at 8:00 am EST. The maintenance period should only last a few hours. Please note during this time, the aerial imagery service will be unavailable for access through ACI.

If you currently use the PhoenixMobile App in conjunction with ACI, there is an update available on iTunes that includes enhancements to the sketch and the field collection components of the app. In addition to a cosmetic overhaul, this update provides...

Now the leading source for building permit information can be instantly accessed from ACI Report. Using BuildFax, you can easily evaluate the permit status of a property and make necessary comments in your appraisal report to support your value conclusions...

By RICHARD HEYN, SRA and DAWN MOLITOR-GENNRICH, SRA Understanding the origin and details that define a style as well as how it has evolved over time are the first steps in determining "Design (Style)." Let's begin with the home pictured...

By RICHARD HEYN, SRA and DAWN MOLITOR-GENNRICH, SRA When UAD was initially introduced, it was expected that appraisers and lenders/agents would require a grace period in order to become familiar with the new changes such as the quality and condition ratings...

The ability to import PDF documents as image files is a brand new function that allows multiple page PDFs to be inserted into ACI Report as Extra Image Pages. This is a great tool for those adding supplemental documents. To access this feature in ACI...

The following new forms have been recently added to ACI Report™. These forms allow ACI users to enter Supplemental Comparable Data, including comments on additional Comparables, when completing a review form. Click on the links below to view a PDF of...

By RICHARD HEYN, SRA and DAWN MOLITOR-GENNRICH, SRA Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided clarification of C5 and C6 Condition Ratings in the "Notes" section of Appendix D . Based on the "Notes," the key differences...

By RICHARD HEYN, SRA and DAWN MOLITOR-GENNRICH, SRA Fannie and Freddie made some key updates in the "Notes" section of Appendix D . These "Notes" relate to condition and quality ratings. The reason for this update, is inconsistencies...

AppraisalPort ® /AI Ready ™ is making a change to how an address is mapped in the comp grid for the condominium forms (1073 / 1075). The change will take place on Saturday July 14, 2012, and will affect Line 2 of the Condo Addresses - Unit #, City, State...

By RICHARD HEYN, SRA and DAWN MOLITOR-GENNRICH, SRA Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently explained what is meant by the term "meets minimum building codes." They assured appraisers that it isn't their job to act as a home inspector and crawl...