"Sticks & Bricks" - A New Framework for Appraisal and Lending Criteria

Join our conversation with James Heaslet @ VA and Mike Schnetzler @ USDA while we dig into the process of re-languaging appraisal reports and the evolving world of ADU’s in the new real estate lending landscape.

Panelists include:

James Heaslet, Chief of Construction and Valuation, Department of Veterans Affairs

Bio: James is the Chief Appraiser for the VA Loan Guaranty Service, responsible for developing policies and regulations. He is also a certified appraisal investigator and associate member of the Certified Fraud Examiners Association. James was appointed by the Governor of Arizona to the State Board of Appraisals, where he served as Vice Chair and adjudicated over 2500 appraisal complaints during his six-year tenure.

Mike Schnetzler, Appraisal Services Branch Chief, USDA Rural Development

Bio: Mike has worked at USDA since 2009 and has held various positions, including State Appraiser for New Mexico, Area Director for RD, and Senior Appraiser for USDA RD. He currently serves as the Appraisal Services Branch Chief, overseeing regional appraisers nationwide to ensure appraisal review services for all USDA programs. As a member of the Program Support Staff, he is responsible for developing and implementing the appraisal review process, staff training, and measuring appraisal risk.

Moderated by Michael Simmons, Co-President & Co-Founder, AXIS Appraisal Management Solutions

Bio: Michael is a Principal, Co-Founder, and Co-President of AXIS Appraisal Management Solutions, a National AMC. Michael has 40+ years’ experience in the real estate industry, and serves as an active member of industry regulatory and compliance focused organizations with AARO (Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials), CRN (Collateral Risk Network), and REVAA (Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association) as well as NAMB, CAMP and the MBA.

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