SPEED & EFFICIENCY
5 Steps to Faster Appraisals
How to get your appraisal report as quickly as possible
Technology has dramatically improved turnaround times on appraisal assignments. Here's how you can take full advantage of every opportunity to speed up the process.
Order online.
Online ordering gives you automatic email acknowledgements that the assignment was received and fast, secure PDF report delivery. We don't have to retype information, and you don't have to wonder whether we received the order. It's the single biggest time saver available.
Provide complete, accurate property information.
Being one number off on the street address can add unnecessary time. If you have a tax parcel number, plat map number, subdivision name, or anything that uniquely identifies the property, please include it. We even welcome lists of recent sales in the area.
Tell us about unique property features up front.
Standard homes are relatively straightforward to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how unique features contribute to or detract from value. Let us know at ordering if there's been a recent addition, zoning restrictions, flood-prone areas, or other unusual characteristics. We'll find out anyway — knowing sooner means a faster report.
Prepare the occupants for the visit.
Setting the appointment can be one of the most time-consuming parts of the process. Some homeowners are uncomfortable with a stranger looking around; others delay to clean, thinking it will affect the value. Let them know a little about the process, that tidiness won't change the appraisal, and that setting the appointment quickly is in their best interest. Point them to our How to Prepare page.
Ask us about your report's status anytime.
No need to play phone tag. Contact us by phone or email for up-to-date status on your assignment. As each milestone is completed, we can keep you informed so you always know where things stand.
