A Few Tips for Faster Turn Times

The appraisal profession is evolving at all times. On a regular basis, it seems, appraisers are asked to include additional information or have steps added to their process. All of this is to ensure their client receives the best information to be had. To stay current with the constantly changing requirements, (208) 782-0233 is always testing new tools and tweaking processes in order to increase efficiency so we can do more work for in less time. At (208) 782-0233 we know that time is important to everybody, so here are a few things you can do to speed up the process on any appraisals you order from (208) 782-0233.

Are you ordering appraisals online?: By ordering online, you get automatic e-mail confirmations that the request was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip alone will save the most time! We don't have to retype information from a fax, and nor will you wonder whether the order was received.
Complete and accurate subject property data is crucial.: Having just one number incorrect on the street address can really unnecessarily slow down an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name is good information to pass long with your request. We even welcome lists of recent sales in the area — though be advised that professional appraisers must always do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours might differ from yours.
Are you telling us up front any details of the property that might make it distinct?: Cookie-cutter homes are relatively easy to appraise. Most of an appraiser's time is spent analyzing how unique characteristics add 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 elements of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's had a recent addition constructed, it's subject to zoning restrictions, it's predisposed to flooding. While these are things that we'd find out on our own, knowing them as soon as possible will likely make your report arrive faster.
Let the occupants know what to expect.: One of the most time consuming steps of the appraisal process is confirming an inspection date with the homeowner. Many homeowners are justifiably uneasy with the thought an unknown persons wants to come in their home, look around, and take lots of notes. Thinking that it will increase the appraised value, a few homeowners think they ought to make the place spotless before the inspection. So they choose to not schedule the inspection until it is cleaned.

Coming directly from you -- a person they've been working with on their loan -- a little bit about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't make it more likely their sale will close, and can shorten the time it takes to inspect a home. Please feel free to point your clients to our website, where we have multiple pages of helpful information for homeowners and others about the appraisal process. They can even call us if they want to meet the staff and learn more about our services. Remind them it's to their benefit to set the appointment as quickly as possible!
Our website is a great resource for following your report's status.: No more phone and fax tag. Up-to-the-minute status updates are available online, anytime, 24/7. As we complete each important milestone in an assignment, that information is available instantly to you online. There's no easier or faster way to keep track of your report's status.