As an appraiser we have noticed one thing is certain. The office is free of phone calls! We rarely get calls anymore asking about values, what do you think the home will appraise for, etc., etc.
The orders just come in via email or fax and away we go! I cannot tell you how nice it is not to have people calling us wanting to know if they think a home will appraise for a certain number before they place an order.
All orders coming from BANKS or Appraisal Management Companies.
BUT if you want to get a feel for value without having to pay for a full appraisal. Well remember that all appraiser can and will do either Drive-By appraisal reports or desk top reports for a fraction of the cost of a full report.
We are also offering special prices on PRE-LISTING appraisals. It is a full interior/exterior report, but we discount it for the client as we do not have to jump through so many hoops when we are dealing with a personal appraisal report and not one that involves a BANK or a LOAN.
We have been busy talking to Realtors at their meetings all about the new world of appraising and I cannot tell you how profitable that has been. I have had MANY agent referrals for appraisals. We always had a good referral network with our local Realtors, but now more than ever they are suggesing to their clients to get that appraisal up front before they buy or sell property.
The few hours that I spent at their offices have paid back many times over. So it is always true if you help people they will help you back.
Business has been steady, not ganbusters, but not dead either so we are grateful.
We have had a chance to kick our other business into full gear...we create custom slide shows for upscale property listings and for all other occasisons. When I say CUSTOM, I mean custom. Not your typical slide shows. So if you have a chance check it out. www.customssc.com
Thanks for stopping by and I will keep you posted on the Appraisal world!
I have also been helping people with review appraisals. If they do not agree with the report on their home, I review it for them in the areas that I cover. A nice little side business too!
Have a wonderful 4th of July everyone and be safe!!
Mary Thompson
"Your Active Rain Appraiser'
www.marytappraisals.com
