If Access to TAS Is Unavailable

If Internet access to TAS is not available, complete Step 1 for the previously listed procedures.  Then complete VA Form 26-1805, VA Request for Determination of Reasonable Value.  A typed, fully completed form is required for every  request, except for the following:

·   properties already listed on a valid VA Form 26-1843a, Master Certificate of Reasonable Value (Reference: See Section 13.03, Step 6)

·   loans for alterations, improvements or repairs of $3,500 or less (Reference: See Section 10.05), or

·   partial release of the security for a VA-guaranteed loan (Reference: See Section 10.05)

For LAPP Cases, write “LAP” as the prefix for the case number in Item 1 of VA Form 26-1805 and write “LENDER APPRAISAL PROCESSING PROGRAM” in capital letters under the lender’s name and address in Item 5.  This lets the appraiser know to forward the appraisal report to the lender, not VA, for processing.

For liquidation cases, write “LIQUIDATION APPRAISAL” in capital letters in Item 28 of VA Form 26-1805.  Also include the name and telephone number of the current or last known occupant.  If the property is vacant, the request must also include the keys to the property, or sufficient information to enable the appraiser to gain access to the property (such as, the name and telephone number of a local person to contact.

Then telephone the necessary information to the VA office of jurisdiction for the location of the property, or fax or mail VA Form 26-1805 and any exhibits to that office.

Finally, for telephoned or faxed requests

·   enter the case number assigned by VA in Item 1 of VA Form 26-1805 and the name of the appraiser (and inspector, if assigned) in Item 43, and

·   complete Step 3 in the previously listed procedures.