Christensen Law is focused on legal and regulatory matters
concerning valuation and related services. My clients are valuation firms, appraisal management companies, and financial institutions.
Peter Christensen
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805-696-2600
Information about the special areas for which Christensen Law provides legal and regulatory services.
Live and online classes from Christensen Law addressing valuation risk and compliance, including fair housing and discrimination.
Peter's book regarding liability issues for real estate appraisers and appraisal firms is published by the Appraisal Institute.
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When a mortgage lender seeks to make a Veterans Administration-backed home loan, the lender requests an appraisal from the VA’s appraiser panel by using a form entitled Request for Determination of Reasonable Value. For many Read more…
Under California appraiser law, does an appraiser have to use an engagement letter for each appraisal assignment? The answer is “no.” A California appraiser is not obligated to use an engagement letter or other agreement for any Read more…
Appraisal management companies (AMCs) and appraisal firms with independent contractors in Michigan: it would be wise to pay attention to Michigan House Bills 4390 and 4391. These bills seek to bring California’s famous “ABC test” Read more…