Constantly inundated by questions
Those responsible for appraisals in banks are busy. Very busy. Long hours for many. A typically week might include different people wanting different things from you. They’re asking lots of questions. Lenders – “Why did the value come in so low?” Reviewers – “The appraiser is being uncooperative, what do you want me to do?” […]
Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
As the chief appraiser, it feels easier to make a business case to go with the established appraisal workflow provider’s new software platform. Moving from an old platform to a new platform within the same company. Makes perfect sense, why wouldn’t you? It’s the path of least resistance, right? Expect More, Much More Myth 1: […]
How to Hire the Best Appraisers, Every Time
You have an approved appraiser panel with active state certification licensing and E&O. That’s all your appraisal department needs to have the best appraisals and reviews, right? Probably not. To receive the very best appraisals for your department, you need the right appraisers doing the right property and in the right location. Consider these three […]
Manage Lender Expectations
As the appraisal manager or chief appraiser, you might be asking yourself: Can having metrics improve the relationship between lending and credit? What’s the best way to identify time gaps during the loan approval process? Can I get the reports I need? Having an appraisal workflow platform that provides reporting is that tool. Building a […]
Is There a Secret to Staying Focused?
I have trouble focusing. I’m not talking about short-term focus needed to complete tasks. I’m not talking about having difficulty focusing because my brain is fuzzy, aching for a shot of caffeine. I’m not even talking about the lack of focus I sometimes have while practicing piano where my mind starts to wander, causing my […]
Can We Just Talk?
The last few months have enabled stress and uncertainty to seep into everyone’s psyche. It makes sense. Covid – a world pandemic; social unrest – bringing marches and even rioting, are a lot to deal with. And as expected, almost everybody is looking for a good outcome. And while it may sound trite, I believe […]