Five Steps to Swifter Turn Times

The appraisal profession is constantly evolving. Every year, it seems, appraisers are asked to provide extra information or have steps added to their data gathering. All of this is to ensure their client gets the best data to be had. In order to stay current with the always changing requirements, Premier Appraisals, Inc. is constantly testing additional tools and improving processes to increase efficiency so we can do more work for our customers. At Premier Appraisals, Inc. we know that time is important to everybody, so here are a few things you can do to trim turn times on any appraisals ordered with Premier Appraisals, Inc..

Order your appraisals on the Internet.: With online ordering, you automatically receive e-mail acknowledgements that the assignment 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 we got the order.
Complete and accurate subject property information is crucial.: Having just one number incorrect on the street address can really unnecessarily slow down an appraisal assignment. And if you have a tax parcel number, plat map number, subdivision name or anything else that uniquely identifies the property, please pass it along. Even a list of recent area sales is welcome — though be advised that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours might differ from yours.
Be sure to tell us about the unique characteristics of this property.: Cookie-cutter houses are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how characteristics unique to a property 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 features of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's had a recent addition constructed, it's subject to zoning restrictions, it's prone to flooding. While these are things that we'd find out on our own, knowing them early on is likely to make your report arrive more quickly.
Set proper expectations with the homeowner.: One of the most inefficient tasks of the appraisal process is setting an appointment with the homeowner. Some homeowners are understandably apprehensive with the fact an outsider wants to come in their home, look around, and make numerous notes. A common belief is that they should make the place spotless before the appraiser comes by, having the thought that will increase the appraised value. And will delay the appointment until they can get around to cleaning.

Hearing from you -- someone they have been working with on their loan -- a little information 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 decrease the appraisal inspection time. Please feel free to point your customers to this website, where we have many pages of helpful information for homeowners as well as others regarding the appraisal process. Have them call us if they want to familiarize themselves with our staff and services. Remind them it's to their advantage to set the appointment quickly!
Easily follow the status of your report on our website.: No more phone and fax tag. Up-to-the-minute status updates are 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 track the status of your report.