A Few Suggestions for Swifter Turn Times

The appraisal profession is evolving continuously. Commonly, it seems, appraisers are asked to present extra information or have steps added to their appraisal process. All of this is to ensure their client is presented with the best data possible. To stay current with the constantly changing requirements, Taller Peaks Appraisal is continuously testing new tools and improving processes to increase efficiency so we can do more work for you. At Taller Peaks Appraisal we know that time is important to everybody, so we've listed a few things you can do to hasten the process when you order an appraisal with Taller Peaks Appraisal.

Are you ordering appraisals online?: When you order online, you automatically receive e-mail confirmations that the order was received, and fast, secure .PDF format report delivery. This tip single-handedly will save the most time! We don't have to re-key information from a fax, and you don't have to wonder whether the order was received.
Are you providing complete and accurate data about the subject property?: There's nothing like being one number off on the street address to unnecessarily slow down an appraisal assignment. Unique identifiers like a tax parcel number, plat map number, or subdivision name is good information to pass long with the request. We even welcome lists of recent sales from the area — though be advised that professional appraisers are lawfully required to do their own due diligence on comparable sales, and ours might differ from yours.
Be sure to tell us about the unique features of this property.: Cookie-cutter houses are relatively easy to appraise. What takes time is analyzing how elements unique to a property add to or detract from what otherwise would be a property's market value. Let us know up front when you order your report if there are unique features of the home or surrounding area -- for example, it's had a recent 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 makes your report arrive sooner.
Let the homeowner know what to expect.: Confirming an appointment with the homeowner can be one of the most tedious parts in the appraisal process. We understand that a homeowner may be uneasy with an unknown person looking in every corner of their home, taking pictures, and making abundant notes. Under the belief that it will make the house appraise higher, many homeowners feel they should make the place spotless before the inspection. And will put off the appointment until it is cleaned.

Coming from you -- someone they are working with on their loan -- a little info about the appraisal process, who we are, and especially that dusting and polishing won't change their home's value one little bit, and can shorten the time it takes to inspect a home. Please feel free to point them to our website, where we have lots of pages of relevant information for homeowners and others regarding the appraisal process. Have them call us if they want to meet the staff and learn more about our services. Remind them it's to their benefit to set the appointment as soon as possible!
Easily keep tabs on the status of your report on our website.: 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 each important milestone in an assignment is completed, that information can be viewed instantly online. It's never been easier to track your report's status.