Some Suggestions for Quicker Turn Times

The appraisal profession is evolving continuously. On a regular basis, it seems, appraisers are asked to present additional information or have steps added to their data gathering. They do this additional work to guarantee their client has the best data to be had. In order to keep up with the always changing requirements, Ireland Appraisal Associates, LLC is always testing new tools and improving processes in order to increase efficiency so we can do more work for our clients. At Ireland Appraisal Associates, LLC we know that time is important to everybody, so here are a handful of tips you can do to accelerate the process on any appraisals you order from Ireland Appraisal Associates, LLC.

Are you ordering appraisals online?: With online ordering, you automatically receive e-mail acknowledgements that the request was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip alone will save the most time! We don't have to manually enter information from a fax, and nor will you wonder whether we received the order.
Are you providing complete and accurate information about the subject property?: There's nothing like being one number off on the street address to add unnecessary time to an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name are helpful data to include with the request. We even welcome lists of recent sales in the area — remember, however, that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may be different from yours.
Let us know up front of the property's unique elements.: It's relatively easy to appraise a cookie-cutter house. What takes time is analyzing how differing elements contribute 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 makes your report arrive earlier.
Are you making the homeowner of the home aware of what to expect?: Confirming an inspection time and date with the homeowner can be one of the most tedious parts in the appraisal process. Many current homeowners are clearly uncomfortable with the fact an outsider wants to come in their home, look around, and make numerous notes. Having the thought that it will increase the value, many homeowners think they need to make the place spotless before the appraisal inspection. And will choose to not schedule the appraisal inspection until the house is cleaned.

Coming directly from you -- a person they are working with on their loan -- some info 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. Our website has multiple pages of relevant information about the appraisal process for homeowners. Please feel free to share it with your clients. Have them call us if they want to familiarize themselves with our staff and services. Remind them it's in their interest to set the appointment quickly!
Why not our website as a resource to keep tabs on the status of your report?: 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. There's no faster or easier way to keep track of the status of your report.