MLS Comp Photos WTF!

[Non Sequitur]

And don't forget to scratch the dog behind its ears and at least attempt to do so with the cat.


You think I'm joking?

I don't and this leads to a pointer that was given to me many years ago. A good friend who sells Rainbow Vacuum's said to make sure to introduce yourself and compliment every HO. It doesn't matter how much of a dump the house is, look around there's something the HO is proud of. It could be a pet, something hung on the wall (old family photo, awards/medals) a piece of furniture that stands out, you get the idea. It doesn't take but a few minutes and the HO will remember the thought. And always thank them for their time when leaving.

IMO many appraisers forget or just don't consider that we're a guest in someone's home. There's thread after thread complaining about removing shoes, dressing properly, etc. We should try to build a little respect with every contact we make, even if it means getting wet socks every now and then.

 

[Hamlet]

Sometimes I like to ask if I can stay the night to get the real feel of the abode ! They always want me to hurry up and go then !!

Not if you offer to make the popcorn later (white cheddar)!:new_popcornsmiley:

 

[TC]

IMO many appraisers forget or just don't consider that we're a guest in someone's home. There's thread after thread complaining about removing shoes, dressing properly, etc. We should try to build a little respect with every contact we make, even if it means getting wet socks every now and then.

And to those of us that still work for local lenders, we are their representatives and should dress and act accordingly. I believe it pays off in the long run.

 

[Workbox]

And to those of us that still work for local lenders, we are their representatives and should dress and act accordingly. I believe it pays off in the long run.

YEA! an Dey Alzo wont uz to use Dee Queens Lanuish Property. :new_all_coholic:

 

[Vegan702]

I wonder what the avg age is of those posting it takes them longer than 30 minutes to measure and inspect a 1500SF tract home? Are you using all the resources available to you? Do you still use a tape or have you upgraded to a laser yet? Do you print off a sketch from the county assessors site or gone back into your records and printed out a sketch of the same model of the subject to verify if you have done it before to speed up the process when at the house? Or do you waste your time redoing what you have already done before? If not, I can certainly see why it takes you that long to inspect the house. In my case, I have measured the same model of a house dozens of times and usually have a sketch of it in my files already, especially in the developments that are less than 10 years old. I can be fast and courteous and get all the information I need about a home in less than 30 minutes, assuming it is a tract home in decent shape. If it is a trashed REO or a home where pigs live, than that is a different story.

 

[ewwalter]

Good grief Batman; this thread is still alive!:blush:

 

[Greenback]

I wonder what the avg age is of those posting it takes them longer than 30 minutes to measure and inspect a 1500SF tract home? Are you using all the resources available to you? Do you still use a tape or have you upgraded to a laser yet? Do you print off a sketch from the county assessors site or gone back into your records and printed out a sketch of the same model of the subject to verify if you have done it before to speed up the process when at the house? Or do you waste your time redoing what you have already done before? If not, I can certainly see why it takes you that long to inspect the house. In my case, I have measured the same model of a house dozens of times and usually have a sketch of it in my files already, especially in the developments that are less than 10 years old. I can be fast and courteous and get all the information I need about a home in less than 30 minutes, assuming it is a tract home in decent shape. If it is a trashed REO or a home where pigs live, than that is a different story.

Vegan,

I'm watching LSU. I want to reply.

Sincerely,

 

[Greenback]

Vegan,

I've been in the stuation you descibed. I have taken the sketch with me, reviewed my work, made the sketch better, and I took extra time to find out more than I did at the last inspectin. Plus, I sat down with the owner and I was served three glasses of orange juice; listened to stories, I asked questions, and had 'off topic' conversations. I put together a better report. I substituted my time. We Appraised that house 3 times within a year. Bringing the sketch reduced half the time that I would spend initially with the sketch.

Sincerely,

 

[New Orleans Guy]

Gotta give some respect

I don't and this leads to a pointer that was given to me many years ago. A good friend who sells Rainbow Vacuum's said to make sure to introduce yourself and compliment every HO. It doesn't matter how much of a dump the house is, look around there's something the HO is proud of. It could be a pet, something hung on the wall (old family photo, awards/medals) a piece of furniture that stands out, you get the idea. It doesn't take but a few minutes and the HO will remember the thought. And always thank them for their time when leaving.

IMO many appraisers forget or just don't consider that we're a guest in someone's home. There's thread after thread complaining about removing shoes, dressing properly, etc. We should try to build a little respect with every contact we make, even if it means getting wet socks every now and then.

I always compliment every home I go into and show the homeowner that I respect their home and the time they are spending with me. If the homeowners are asian or I see they have several pairs of shoes by the door I take mine off as well, etc. I never spend less than 30 minutes at an inspection, and I take about 15 photos minimum, that way I don't miss anything and have to scratch my head later trying to remember if they had new carpet in the bedrooms. I also think it shows you care and did observe everything that they have done to the house. That way when the value comes in too low, at least they know you did not ignore or miss the bathroom renovation, it just was not enough in this market.

I feel sorry for LSU, that was a tough one.

 

[Greenback]

...I feel sorry for LSU, that was a tough one.

You see that pass interference? That should have never been a touchdown nor a catch. I can't believe the back judge didn't catch that penalty.

Sincerely,