Florida Appraisers

[reliantappraisals]

Hello, Im currently an appraiser in california.
My family is going to be relocating to pensecola area in the next 2 years.

Im interested in talking about the differances appraising there so I know what to expect and can be prepared when I arrive.

I would like to see an appraisal from pensecola area if anyone has one and are willing to share. California neighborhoods and costs are vastly differnt.

Im curiouse what a SFR appraisal costs

How do hurricanes affect your business?

How do you work in the rain!? It never rains where I live.
I get wet maybe 3 times a year. do you just measure from the inside?

 

[Wendy]

Try this link ---> http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/re/freab_welcome.shtml
It will give you all the info you need on getting licensed in Florida.

I'll take a stab at some of your other questions.

Appraisal costs - varies around the state. Mostly $325 - $400 for full fee.

Hurricanes are a PITA. Expect to do tons of post-disaster updates anytime one comes by.

When it rains we get wet. That's just part of the game. The trade-off is working outside on glorious 70 degree days when our northern buddies are digging out from under the latest blizzard.

Good luck!

 

[Eric C]

Hello, Im currently an appraiser in california.
My family is going to be relocating to pensecola area in the next 2 years.

Im interested in talking about the differances appraising there so I know what to expect and can be prepared when I arrive.

I would like to see an appraisal from pensecola area if anyone has one and are willing to share. California neighborhoods and costs are vastly differnt.

Im curiouse what a SFR appraisal costs

How do hurricanes affect your business?

How do you work in the rain!? It never rains where I live.
I get wet maybe 3 times a year. do you just measure from the inside?

regular SFR range from 300-450.

Hurricanes actually brings more business because you have to re-inspect all the properties that haven't closed before the hurricane. So you charge an additional 1004D fee.

If it rains you re-schedule or get wet simple as that.

 

[reliantappraisals]

Ive allready got all the license info. A CA license will transfer with minimal effort and a USPAP class or something like that.


What exactly is a Post disaster update?
we dont do those here.

are your comps still limited to 1 mile 6 months?
It seemed like it would be hard to do that there with the sprawl.
most things i saw in pensecola would be what we call homes in the country in my neck of the woods. homes on 1/2 acre or more and not crammed into tracts.

how many appraisals do you average a month there?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Welcome -

There is a huge oversupply of appraisers in Florida, but probably no more than what you are used to in CA.

Pensecola is a nice area. Sort of laid back, not really congested like Tampa, or Orlando and certainly NOT like Miami, but with a little south Alabama thrown in. Great fishing.

Ditto on the hurricane comments. If you can get the full fees like the ones mentioned you don't mind the rain - try not to schedule anything after 3:00 PM, work a Saturday morning instead if you can.

MP

 

[Bigrock]

I am from Pensacola and currently live and operate (along with my partner) in 40+ counties in Georgia.

I am in the process of opening up an office in Pensacola- Ft Walton Beach- Destn Area- Gulf Shores - Orange Beach. I plan to start out with 2 people currently on staff and the business will be from my current clients. I also grew up with a VP for a big bank that will help plus my parents still own a large construction company in Escambia County for years.
Anyway..

There is a lot of appraisers in the area but from what my clients tell me, they are not in a rush to get things done quickly...Sorry to all you appraisers in the area that but that is what they are saying...


I planned on doing this a while ago and have slowly got all of my current clients on baord.

So I would suggest looking at current client and see who operates in the area and see what you can do from that angle...

Anyway good lick

 

[reliantappraisals]

My business has build on something you comment on.

Alot of appraisers are a little to laid back for many lenders tastes.
I get things done and get them fast. Usually if I can get someone to give me one apraisal they keep using me.

whats typical volume for a single appraiser in the area?
I do 13 on a dead month and upwards of 25 on a good month.