5 Suggestions for Shorter Turn Times

Appraising is a constantly changing profession. Each year, it seems, appraisers are asked to offer more information or have steps added to their process. They do this extra work to ensure the end user has the best information available. To keep up with the continuously changing requirements, Wulf Appraisal Corp. is constantly testing new tools and improving processes to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. At Wulf Appraisal Corp. we know that time is important to everybody, so we've listed some items you can do to reduce turn times on any appraisals ordered from Wulf Appraisal Corp..

Are you ordering appraisals online?: With online ordering, you automatically receive e-mail confirmations that the assignment was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This is the single biggest time saver available to both of us! No longer do we have to retype 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 add unnecessary time to an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name is good information to include with your request. Even a list of recent area sales is welcome — remember, however, that professional appraisers must always do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may be different from yours.
Be sure to let us know about the unique features of this property.: 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 details of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's recently had an addition built on, it's subject to zoning restrictions, it's prone to flooding. While these are things that we'll find out on our own, knowing them as soon as possible makes your report arrive faster.
Does the homeowner know 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 justifiably uneasy with the fact an outsider wants to come in their house, look around, and take lots of notes. Some think they need to make the place spotless before the appraisal inspection, with the idea that will increase the value. So they delay the appraisal inspection until it is cleaned.

Hearing from you -- someone they are working with on their loan -- a short explanation about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't increase their home's value one little bit, and likely decrease the appraisal inspection time. I encourage you to point your customers to our website, where we have many pages of relevant information for homeowners and others regarding the appraisal process. Have them call us if they want to meet our staff and learn more about our services. And tell them it benefits them to set the appointment as soon as possible!
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 is instantly available to you online. It's never been easier and faster to track your report's status.

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