Help me with non-traditional appraisal products

[djd09]

then post some unethical stakeholder article instead of trolling independent boot on the ground appraisers...shill

 

[djd09]

i am not a paying sponsor of the TAF...what dum dum

 

[OSU Beavers]

I finally got a BAC Desktop Appraisal for a decent fee. The subject sold in 2023, there are over 2 dozen interior MLS photos, and I used it as a comp, so I am comfortable with no exterior inspection. What do you all normally include in addition to the FLEXDESK form? Do you add a comparable photo page with MLS pics of the sales? How about Location, Aerial and Plat Maps?

I found this from on the ala Mode TOTAL website https://help.alamode.com/docs/2008

• This form will only pass through the checks on the bank side with the aerial map populated on Page 4.

• A maximum of 2 photos are allowed on this form and must be inserted into the photo slots on page 4.

• Other photo or map pages added to the report are not accepted by the bank's system

Yes, I have read the engagement letter. It just states use the appropriate FLEX Appraisal Form to complete the BAC Desktop Assignment.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[DTB]

IF, I could or would do it all over again, I would have focused on attorney work. Specifically divorce work and would have become very comfortable and proficient at court testimony.

More money and better client treatment IMO.

IMO these hybrids etc. are the Uberization of appraising

 

[Tom D]

I finally got a BAC Desktop Appraisal for a decent fee. The subject sold in 2023, there are over 2 dozen interior MLS photos, and I used it as a comp, so I am comfortable with no exterior inspection. What do you all normally include in addition to the FLEXDESK form? Do you add a comparable photo page with MLS pics of the sales? How about Location, Aerial and Plat Maps?

I found this from on the ala Mode TOTAL website https://help.alamode.com/docs/2008

• This form will only pass through the checks on the bank side with the aerial map populated on Page 4.
• A maximum of 2 photos are allowed on this form and must be inserted into the photo slots on page 4.
• Other photo or map pages added to the report are not accepted by the bank's system

Yes, I have read the engagement letter. It just states use the appropriate FLEX Appraisal Form to complete the BAC Desktop Assignment.
Any help would be appreciated.

They are asking you for the index card appraisal, just a number. But unlike the old index card days, you better have a work file to justify everything you said & did. if you gave a price or range.

 

[Digger88]

I love houses. I live in small town in NE Oregon, so I get a good variety of property types which have kept me interested. In my experience, our small town attorneys are worse than AMCs. They are cheap and always late on fees.

My wife works full time and has our health insurance covered. I have steady non-appraisal work which covers the bills, but we are not getting ahead.

I am considering getting a second BS or a Masters in Public Health since those are the only jobs which constantly have openings.

In the meantime, I am renewing my license and will be taking a bifurcated appraisal report class to start my new 2 year education cycle.

What is y'alls experience with these desktop appraisals?

BOA orders desktops direct and pay $190. If I got a bunch I might do more but these are rare. When they come through an AMC expect much less than that. Someone contacted me recently about remote 1004D's that pay I think $30 to $40?!? And you have to stop what youre doing while the remote inspector walks around the house and watch on your phone lmao. An AMC/gse solution to a problem that never existed hard pass on that