Some Tips for Faster Turn Times

The appraisal profession is evolving constantly. Each year, it seems, appraisers are asked to present more information or have steps added to their appraisal process. All to ensure the end user receives the best information to be had. To keep up with the constantly changing requirements, Greater Orlando Appraisal Assoc., Inc. is constantly testing new tools and tweaking processes in order to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. At Greater Orlando Appraisal Assoc., Inc. we know that time is important to everybody, so we've listed a couple of items you can do to trim turn times on any appraisals ordered with Greater Orlando Appraisal Assoc., Inc..

Always order your appraisals on the Internet.: By ordering online, you automatically receive e-mail acknowledgements that the assignment was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip alone will save the most time! No longer do we have to manually enter information from a fax, and nor will you wonder whether the order was received.
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 good information to pass long with the assignment. Even a list of recent area sales is welcome — though be advised that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may be different from yours.
Be sure to let us know about the property's distinct features.: Cookie-cutter homes are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how elements unique to a property contribute 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, it's predisposed to flooding. While these are things that we'd find out on our own, knowing them sooner is likely to make your report arrive quicker.
Be sure the occupants know the the plan.: One of the most tedious tasks of the appraisal process is confirming an inspection date with the homeowner. We understand that a homeowner may be uncomfortable with an unknown person looking in every square foot of their home, taking pictures, and making numerous notes. Not uncommonly they think they have to make the place spotless before the inspection, having the thought that will increase the value. So they put off the appraisal inspection until they can get around to cleaning.

Hearing from you -- the person they have been working with on their loan -- a little knowledge about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't change their home's value one little bit, and likely shorten the appraisal inspection time. I encourage you to point your customers to this website, where we have many pages of helpful information for homeowners and others describing the appraisal process. Encourage them to 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!
Are you using our website as a resource to follow your report's status?: Phone and fax tag are a thing of the past with up-to-the-minute status updates available online, anytime, 24/7. As we complete each important milestone in an assignment, that information is available to you online. There's no easier way to track the status of your report.