5 Hints for Swifter 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 research - all to ensure the end user is presented with the most useful data that can be achieved. To keep up with the continuously changing requirements, ASAP Appraisal Services, Inc. is constantly researching new tools and improving processes in order to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. Since ASAP Appraisal Services, Inc. knows that time is important to everyone, we've listed some tips you can do to accelerate the process on any appraisals ordered with ASAP Appraisal Services, Inc.:

Always order your appraisals electronically. With online ordering, you automatically receive e-mail confirmations that the order was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. Ordering online is the single biggest time saver available to both of us! We don't have to re-key information from a fax, and you don't have to wonder whether we received the request.
Are you providing complete and accurate information about the subject property? There's nothing like being one number off on the street address to unnecessarily delay an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name is great information to pass along with the assignment. Even a list of recent sales in the area is welcome — however, remember that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may differ from yours.


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Let us know up front of the property's unique details. Cookie-cutter houses are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how differing features add to or detract from what otherwise would be a property's market value. At the time you order your report, be sure to let us know if there are unique characteristics of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's recently had an addition constructed, it's subject to zoning restrictions, and it's prone to flooding. These are things we'll find out on our own anyway, and knowing them early on makes your report arrive without delay.
Does the homeowner know what to expect? Confirming an appointment with the homeowner can be one of the most tedious steps in the appraisal process. Some homeowners are clearly apprehensive with the thought that an outsider wants to come in their house, look around, and take abundant notes. Many commonly think they have to make the place spotless before the inspection, under the impression that will increase the value and will delay the inspection until they have cleaned.

Hearing it directly from you -- a trusted party with whom they already have a business relationship -- a short explanation about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't increase their home's value one bit, will help move the process along for everyone. I encourage you to point them to this website, where we have many pages of relevant 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. Remind them it benefits them to set the appointment promptly!
Our website is a great resource for following your report's status. 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 we complete each important milestone in an assignment, that information can be viewed instantly online. It's never been easier to keep track of the status of your report.