....out of the blue. I've only done a preliminary search of market data and have not even looked at the guy's appraisal in depth. I ask him what I can do for him and he says "I was told you needed to speak with me". Obviously, the client is playing games because I didn't tell anyone any such thing.
I personally don't want to speak with the guy. I plan to do my review, note what I've found and give an opinion of value (as required by the client). Beyond that, I have absolutely no reason to talk to the appraiser being reviewed, nor do I want to. Personally, I think it's not a good idea to talk to the appraiser being reviewed. Everyone's works should stand for itself. No further explanation is needed for a review process.
How would you handle this?
I personally don't want to speak with the guy. I plan to do my review, note what I've found and give an opinion of value (as required by the client). Beyond that, I have absolutely no reason to talk to the appraiser being reviewed, nor do I want to. Personally, I think it's not a good idea to talk to the appraiser being reviewed. Everyone's works should stand for itself. No further explanation is needed for a review process.
How would you handle this?