5 Hints for Shorter Turn Times

The appraisal profession is constantly evolving. On a regular basis, it seems, appraisers are asked to present extra information or have steps added to their appraisal process. They do this extra work to ensure the end user receives the best data to be had. In order to stay current with the always changing requirements, Premier Appraisals, Inc. is constantly researching new tools and improving processes to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. Since Premier Appraisals, Inc. knows that time is important to everyone, below are some things you can do to trim turn times whenever you order an appraisal from Premier Appraisals, Inc..

Are you ordering appraisals online?: By ordering online, you automatically get e-mail confirmations that the request was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip single-handedly 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.
Confirm that the subject property data is accurate and complete.: There's nothing like being one number off on the street address to unnecessarily delay 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 sales in the area is welcome — remember, however, that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may be different from yours.
Be sure to tell us about the unique details of this property.: Cookie-cutter homes are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how unique elements contribute to or detract from what otherwise would be a property's market value. Let us know up front when ordering your report if there are unique details of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's recently had an addition put on, it's subject to zoning restrictions, it's prone to flooding. These are things we will find out on our own anyway, and knowing them as soon as possible makes your report arrive quicker.
Be sure the occupants know the the plan.: Confirming an appointment with the homeowner can be one of the most time consuming tasks in the appraisal process. Many homeowners are justifiably uneasy with the fact an unknown persons wants to come in their house, look around, and make abundant notes. With the notion that it will increase the appraised value, many homeowners think they should make the place spotless before the inspection. So they choose to not schedule the appraisal inspection until they can get around to cleaning.

Hearing it directly from you -- someone they are working with on their loan -- a little info about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't increase their home's value one little bit, and can decrease the time it takes to inspect a home. Please feel free to point your customers to our website, where we have several pages of useful information for homeowners and others regarding the appraisal process. They can even call us if they want to meet the staff and learn more about our services. And tell them it benefits them to set the appointment soon!
Our website is a great resource for tracking the status of your report.: Phone and fax tag are a thing of the past with 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 track your report's status.