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Real Estate Appraisal Reports: Spotting Red Flags

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Donald Bonomo
With Donald T. Bonomo from The Law Offices of Perez & Bonomo
Recorded October 24, 2025.
Product ID 101110

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Overview

Spot Issues That Undermine Credibility, Affect Value, or Signal Bias

When you're dealing with hundreds of thousands to millions in property value, a flawed appraisal can cost your client - and you - significantly. This session will teach you how to critically evaluate appraisal reports and spot the red flags that point to an unreliable valuation. Get the knowledge you need to critically inspect, defend, or challenge appraisals - register today!

  • Ensure that the intended use, scope, and valuation methods align.
  • Spot outdated market data and unreliable sources.
  • Identify and contest questionable analyses of property conditions and comparables.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Intended Use, Scope, and Method of Valuation: Are They Properly Aligned?
  2. Spotting Issues With Appraiser Credentials, USPAP Violations
  3. Lack of Proper Inspection/Misrepresented Property Condition
  4. Overstating Market Growth, Applying National Trends to Local Markets, Ignoring Recent Volatility
  5. Market Data and Appraisal Shelf-Life: When Are They Out of Date?
  6. Mismatched Data Across Sources, Failure to Verify Public Records
  7. Poor Comps or Unsupported Adjustments Between Comps
  8. Exposure Time and Marketing Value: Were They Correctly Determined?
  9. Highest and Best Use Analyses: When Are They Wrong?
  10. Internal Consistency and Red Flags in Language (Missing Elements, Inconsistencies, Language Suggesting Bias or Overreach, Overused Boilerplate Language)
  11. Value Matches Contract Price - Is the Appraiser Just Rubber Stamping the Deal?

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Product ID 101110

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Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1.5 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1.5 Total
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  1. Real Estate Appraisal Reports: Spotting Red Flags

    1. Intended Use, Scope, and Method of Valuation: Are They Properly Aligned?
    2. Spotting Issues With Appraiser Credentials, USPAP Violations
    3. Lack of Proper Inspection/Misrepresented Property Condition
    4. Overstating Market Growth, Applying National Trends to Local Markets, Ignoring Recent Volatility
    5. Market Data and Appraisal Shelf-Life: When Are They Out of Date?
    6. Mismatched Data Across Sources, Failure to Verify Public Records
    7. Poor Comps or Unsupported Adjustments Between Comps
    8. Exposure Time and Marketing Value: Were They Correctly Determined?
    9. Highest and Best Use Analyses: When Are They Wrong?
    10. Internal Consistency and Red Flags in Language (Missing Elements, Inconsistencies, Language Suggesting Bias or Overreach, Overused Boilerplate Language)
    11. Value Matches Contract Price - Is the Appraiser Just Rubber Stamping the Deal?

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Appraisers, real estate professionals, lenders, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Donald T Bonomo
Donald T.
Bonomo
The Law Offices of Perez & Bonomo
Speaker bio
Donald T Bonomo

Donald T. Bonomo

The Law Offices of Perez & Bonomo
Donald Bonomo

is a founding member and senior partner of The Law Offices of Perez and Bonomo. He is a Consumer Protection Attorney dedicated to helping families and individuals achieve their financial goals, and overcome legal obstacles and challenges. Mr. Bonomo is a member North American Consumer Bankruptcy Association, the New Jersey State Bar and Bergen County Bar. He is accredited and licensed in The New Jersey State District and Federal Court. He is also licensed in the U.S. Tax Court, Court of International Trade and Court of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Bonomo has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bergen Record, and the Jersey Journal throughout his 15 years of legal experience. He has written for several publications regarding Bankruptcy and foreclosure law and frequently lectures regarding same at St Peter's University and Jersey City University as well.

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