5 Tips for Swifter Turn Times

The appraisal profession is evolving continuously. On a regular basis, it seems, appraisers are asked to provide more information or have steps added to their research. All to ensure their client receives the best data possible. To keep up with the continuously changing requirements, Good Appraisal Services, Inc. is continuously researching new tools and improving processes to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. At Good Appraisal Services, Inc. we know that time is important to everybody, so we've listed a handful of items you can do to lessen turn times on any appraisals ordered from Good Appraisal Services, Inc..

Order your appraisals electronically.: By ordering online, you automatically receive e-mail notifications that the request 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 the order was received.
Make sure that the subject property information is accurate and complete.: Having just one number incorrect on the street address can really add unnecessary time to an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name are good data to include with the request. Even a list of recent area sales is welcome — remember, however, that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may differ from yours.
Be sure to tell us about the property's distinct elements.: Cookie-cutter houses are relatively easy to appraise. Most of an appraiser's time is spent analyzing how characteristics unique to a property add to or detract from what otherwise would be a property's market value. When you order your report, 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 predisposed to flooding. While these are things that we'll find out on our own, knowing them sooner will likely make your report arrive faster.
Let the occupants know what to expect.: Setting an appointment with the homeowner can be one of the most inefficient parts in the appraisal process. Some homeowners are justifiably uncomfortable with the fact an outsider wants to come in their home, look around, and take abundant notes. Under the impression that it will increase the value, many homeowners feel they should make the place spotless before the appraiser comes by. And will reschedule the appointment until the house is cleaned.

Hearing from you -- the person they are working with on their loan -- some knowledge about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't affect their home's value one little bit, and can shorten the appraisal inspection time. I encourage you to point your customers to our website, where we have many pages of useful information for homeowners and others describing the appraisal process. Have them call us if they want to meet the staff and learn more about our services. And tell them it's in their interest to set the appointment without delay!
Why not our website as a resource to track the status of your report?: 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 and faster to track the status of your report.