Im putting it all out there...

[Smokey Bear]

You're welcome! Glad someone's listening.

 

[alysia ateeb]

Kellee, get a real job.....Take care of your son...Thats my advice, you cant be like other people.... Appraising will come in time, for now, its sounds like you need a full-time job...Secondly are you registered under Georgia? If not appraising would not be my concern... The best advice is to wait, dont rush and please dont be a follower

 

[MS Dupree]

I've given you a recipe for getting into this business. Most people don't want to do what it takes. There are very few trainee positions these days. You need to put yourself at the top of the pool of candidates. Whether you do that is up to you.

Thank you for the "recipe" it was actually very informative. When I posted this thread I was literally in tears from frustration and defeat. Spelling and Grammar were not an issue to me at that time as I didn’t see this as an English comp paper, however yes I actually would be able to fill in and submit an example of my work. I do have a laptop and digital cameras as well as a clip board and measuring device. I trained with a licensed appraiser and also had classroom training at Barney Fletcher which is a reputable school here in Atlanta. I felt classroom training is always more conducive to online learning. However, I do thank you for taking the time to respond.
Thank You
Kellee C. Daniels

 

[Smokey Bear]

Thank you for the "recipe" it was actually very informative. When I posted this thread I was literally in tears from frustration and defeat. Spelling and Grammar were not an issue to me at that time as I didn’t see this as an English comp paper, however yes I actually would be able to fill in and submit an example of my work. I do have a laptop and digital cameras as well as a clip board and measuring device. I trained with a licensed appraiser and also had classroom training at Barney Fletcher which is a reputable school here in Atlanta. I felt classroom training is always more conducive to online learning. However, I do thank you for taking the time to respond.
Thank You
Kellee C. Daniels

Kellee - I wasn't directing this at you in particular, and I'm sorry you were so frustrated when you posted. Congratulations on finding a mentor.

 

[Schey]

You have to think about how you are marketing yourself. As far as i can see it you are a liability not an asset to a fully licensed appraiser. You need the knowledge to do an SFR, Condo, and a 2-4 unit from start to finish as well as cleints. If you make the offer to a fully licensed appraiser a win/win and not a win/lose you will have better luck. Life is based off of incentives.

 

[Walter Lea Thomas]

Great advice, Cynthia.

 

[camcisneros]

it is a tough nut to crack, but you can do it, trainee wages suck, im not gonna lie. but if you keep your chin up and beleive that one day youll make, then you make it.

 

[Robyn Olson]

I would like to thank you all for the information you provided. I am considering RE Apprasial as a second job and eventually a part time job when I retire. I have a mentor lined up even through I have not taken any courses yet. I need to take my courses online because I have a full-time job and I do better in that environment. Anyone have any suggestions? What is the AI book? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

 

[Smokey Bear]

Oh brother!

And that's a new one - comp check subscription! What a deal! Hope you're keeping the workfile - here's a copy of an email sent by some of the bigwig lenders that got into an appraiser's hands:

>
Recently, a few of my old pals from a few of the banks I worked for in
the past forwarded some very interesting e-mails from senior bank execs. I
hope this will get everyone's attention:

One of the e-mails said "We don't fund on an appraisal, we fund on an
AVM. When we're about to sell the loan on Wall St., we order an appraisal
so that we can insure the loan and 'ATTACK' (emphasis added) the appraiser'sE&O if the loan goes bad."; Another e-mail claimed: "Don't worry about our > portfolio, all of our appraisers are insured. They're never going to know what hit them." and finally, for the coup de grace, "You don't even need to order an appraisal to have your loan insured by an appraiser. Order a comp-check, document the interaction including the appraiser's name and license number because this IS an appraisal, pull an AVM and fund the loan. That's it: free insurance."

But hell, you'll insure multiple loans for only $79.95! I'm impressed!

 

[Mike Boyd]

Cynthia.....those emails should go to Pam so she can send them on to FIRREA or the FBI or whoever she is representing. That is one of the most disgusting things I have ever heard! Now I will really have a hard time getting to sleep.