Fannie Mae has released a new publication for appraisers and lenders entitled "HANDBOOK FOR APPRAISERS". The handbook is organized in an easy to use format that helps appraisers find the information they need, fast! The handbook is divided into five sections:

• The Role of Appraisals in the underwriting process
• Preparing your appraisal report
• Addressing unique features of rural and urban property appraisals
• Developing appraisals for special types of properties
• Completing your appraisal report and developing quality assurance reviews

To order a copy of what appraisers need to know, the "HANDBOOK FOR APPRAISERS," at a price of $15.00 a copy, call 1-800-471-5554 and request publication CT147.