How Many Appraisals Does The Average Appraiser Complete Per Week? Poll)

[Flakey]

I try to look at it on a month to month basis. Easier to compare year over year. My goal is 20-25 per month. I can handle that and still have some sort of life. I'm done with constant 10-12 hour days six days a week. I try to control my work load by limiting how many assignments I have at one time. No point in accepting new work if what I already have won't be finished in time to complete a new assignment by the due date. I could actually complete more work in the same time if my clients would get off this stupid 5 day (they call it 7) due date crap. The extra time would allow me to schedule my work flow and I would be in the office completing assignments instead of covering the same ground more often.

 

[Doug in NC]

Although I'd like to do 4 or less a week, I don't see how a full-time appraiser can get by on less- especially if not self-employed while splitting every fee. The first company I worked for when I got into the business would not pay above 50% fee split. Thankfully I've finally gotten fees up to above 1992 levels, but REALLY sad that it took 25 years. (and I thank my fellow appraisers for remaining all too willing to take the assignments over the decades at or below the 1992 levels).

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

Donno....I'm not residential and no one on AF is "average"...just like Garrison Kieller's Lake Wobegon... "Well, that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average."

 

[Eli]

Although I'd like to do 4 or less a week, I don't see how a full-time appraiser can get by on less- especially if not self-employed while splitting every fee. The first company I worked for when I got into the business would not pay above 50% fee split. Thankfully I've finally gotten fees up to above 1992 levels, but REALLY sad that it took 25 years. (and I thank my fellow appraisers for remaining all too willing to take the assignments over the decades at or below the 1992 levels).

I told you Tennessee is probably the most heterogeneous real estate market in the nation for many reasons.

You left out less than 3. You left out many others for many other reasons like two jobs.

Flawed poll. You have read more polls. I know most are flawed of mine. Lol

 

[Eli]

I wonder how many appraisers have two jobs. Poll left them out.

 

[Doug in NC]

Judging from the majority response, I'm thinking most respondents here are self-employed as opposed to being sub-contractors. I once briefly worked for one of the national appraisal mills and I believe 5 a week was about the minimum expected. I recall trying to talk them into a 60% fee split and they dropped me like a hot potato.

 

[Eli]

Judging from the majority response, I'm thinking most respondents here are self-employed as opposed to being sub-contractors. I once briefly worked for one of the national appraisal mills and I believe 5 a week was about the minimum expected. I recall trying to talk them into a 60% fee split and they dropped me like a hot potato.

I have done many polls and realized they were flawed after the fact. You are wrong in thinking less than 3 is not an option.

 

[Mr Rex]

The guys I know in your area Doug are doing 40-60 a month. One guy has his wife helping him and they work +/-60 hours per week. The other guy is a lone wolf appraiser, does 60 per month and works >60 hours a week minimal but takes several week long+ vacations and regular long semi working weekends with laptop etc. I probably work 40-50 hours and have maxed out @ +/-40 assignments per month by myself in a more rural area. I recently started using total mobile on a I phone 7+ and it saves time even though I haven't started using the on site sketch function, so I could do more as I increase efficiency.

 

[bnmappraisal]

I have done many polls and realized they were flawed after the fact. You are wrong in thinking less than 3 is not an option.

But would less than 3 per week be considered "full time" ???

(OP's/Doug's post #7)
"I knew some appraisers worked part-time, but I'm interested in full time appraiser output to get more consistent results. Thanks."

Eli, I understand (from your posts) you work a more rural location/area

I'm also assuming, by the poll, the appraiser would have a constant flow of work available (hypothetically)
That's how I answered it. If I had an opportunity for a constant flow, I'd stick with around 5 (I don't like to take on more than 8 in a week).
As Fritz said (post 21) I try to look at it on a monthly goal basis. Mine is usually around 20 +/-

 

[miktay]

How many appraisals does the AVERAGE residential appraiser complete per week?

I have no idea.