Five Steps to Swifter Turn Times

Appraising is an always changing profession. Every year, it seems, appraisers are asked to present more information or have steps added to their data gathering. They do this extra work to guarantee the end user has the best information possible. In order to keep up with the always changing requirements, Shamrock Appraisals, Inc. is constantly acquiring new tools and tweaking processes in order to increase efficiency so we can do more work for faster. At Shamrock Appraisals, Inc. we know that time is important to everybody, so we've listed some things you can do to speed up the process on any appraisals you order from Shamrock Appraisals, Inc..

Order your appraisals online.: By ordering online, you automatically receive e-mail confirmations that the assignment was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip single-handedly will save the most time! We don't have to manually enter information from a fax, and nor will you wonder whether we got the request.
Are you providing complete and accurate data about the subject property?: Having just one number incorrect on the street address can really add unnecessary time to an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name are great data to include with your assignment. Even a list of recent sales in the area is welcome — remember, however, that professional appraisers must always do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours may differ from yours.
Tell us up front of the property's distinct characteristics.: Cookie-cutter houses are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how unique 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 constructed, it's subject to zoning restrictions, it's predisposed to flooding. While these are things that we would find out on our own, knowing them as soon as possible makes your report arrive sooner.
Be sure the homeowner knows the the plan.: Confirming an inspection time and date with the homeowner can be one of the most inefficient tasks in the appraisal process. It's understandable for a homeowner to be uneasy with an outsider inspecting every corner of their home, taking photos, and making numerous notes. With the notion that it will increase the value, a few homeowners feel they should make the place spotless before the appraiser comes by. And will put off the appraisal inspection until they have cleaned.

Hearing from you -- the person they are working with on their loan -- some knowledge 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 shorten the appraisal inspection time. Please feel free to point your customers to our website, where we have multiple pages of relevant information for homeowners as well as others about the appraisal process. Have them call us if they want to familiarize themselves with the staff and our services. Remind them it's to their benefit to set the appointment quickly!
Are you using our website as a resource to follow 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 is available to you online. It's never been faster to track the status of your report.