5 Hints for Swifter Turn Times

The appraisal profession is evolving at all times. On a regular basis, it seems, appraisers are asked to supply additional information or have steps added to their appraisal process. All to guarantee the end user has the best data available. In order to stay current with the constantly changing requirements, is always testing additional tools and improving processes to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. Since knows that time is important to everyone, here are some things you can do to hasten the process whenever you order an appraisal from .

Are you ordering appraisals online?
By ordering online, you automatically get e-mail confirmations that the order was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip single-handedly will save the most time! No longer do we have to retype information from a fax, and you don't have to wonder whether we got the order.
Make sure that the subject property data is accurate and complete.
There's nothing like being one number off on the street address to add unnecessary time to an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name are good data to pass long with your request. We even welcome lists of recent sales from the area — remember, however, that professional appraisers must always do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may differ from yours.

If you have any questions about your property or an appraisal we're working on for you, you're always welcome to contact us

Are you letting us know up front any details of the property that might make it unique?
Cookie-cutter homes are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how elements unique to a property contribute to or detract from what otherwise would be a property's market value. At the time you order your report, be sure to let us know if there are unique characteristics of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's recently had an addition built on, it's subject to zoning restrictions, it's prone to flooding. While these are things that we will find out on our own, knowing them early on makes your report arrive faster.
Do the occupants know what to expect?
Confirming an appointment with the homeowner can be one of the most tedious parts in the appraisal process. Some homeowners are clearly uncomfortable with the idea an outsider wants to come in their home, look around, and take copious notes. Having the thought that it will increase the appraised value, a few homeowners believe they ought to make the place spotless before the inspection. And will delay the appraisal inspection until the house is cleaned.

Coming from you -- someone they've been working with on their loan -- a little info about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't make it more likely their sale will close, and likely decrease the appraisal inspection time. Our website has many pages of relevant information about the appraisal process for homeowners. Please feel free to share it with your customers. Have them call us if they want to become familiar with our staff and services. Remind them it benefits them to set the appointment as quickly as possible!
Use our website to verify your report's status.
Why are you still playing phone and fax tag when our website offers up-to-the-minute status updates available online, anytime, 24/7? As each important milestone in an assignment is completed, that information can be viewed instantly online. It's never been easier to keep track of your report's status.