workers to appraisal output monthly?

[TJSum]

No use getting into a one on one debate, lets see what others think...

 

[Michigan CG]

How does a supervisor inspect 200 properties a month?

50 appraisals a month (by a trainee), 12 appraisals a week, 2 a day working 6 days a week. Must be cookie-cutter city.....

How does one verify all the sales (calling the buying and selling Realtors), how much information is typed in the additional comments section? Is there ever an addendum for more challenging properties?

Just things that make a person go "HHHMMMMM....."

 

[Workbox]

What are they? 1004, 2055, desktops? During the boom in peak months I would do about 40, but many cookie cutters, but was working 24/7. I carry a laptop and has been very helpful. Now, the 1004 take longer to analyze, but I have unique clients for unique properties (custom homes). The large volume is gone, and with the current clients, I am allowed to do my job and take appropriate time, without pressure, unless it is a rush. I do very limited AMC work, but if I were to lower my fees to use AMC as a filler, I know I will get busy, but the time allowed to do it right by AMC's...........Nah.

So it is a matter of how one is set up and what their protocols are. I'm breaking even and a small profit, I'm not to worried about about volume right now, but quality.

 

[tjvetrone]

not trying to be like that WEBBED guy.i like everyone in here but,

im not sure about anyone elses market but i think workbox is one of the few that could say that Houston is one of the only cities not affected AS MUCH as the rest of the country (based off of reports from others)and we still have a healthy new construction sector going. The top in the nation according to the news, but hey the news is always true. It is not difficult to do that many appraisals in a month in Houston especially within a close proximity to our location. Most of our work comes from banks within the 1960 corridor which we are located on, who are "local lenders". Some comes from AMC's (about 20%), and we have a great handful of MB's that dont push value or complain. We have weeded through clients to gather them in the previous two years and like working with them very much. We are set up very nicely and have been working that set up for two years. I'm not saying we immediately did 200 a month, as a matter of fact the first year i worked here we did about 50 a month and didnt make any money. For the skeptics, my mentor is one of the smartest people i know, graduated from Baylor with several degrees and is VERY USPAP compliant, his mentor was the same way and if you are from north Houston you would definately know who he is. I could see where some people out of state might not understand the Houston market or understand how 200 a month could be done between 5 people. AS i said before i wasnt trying to ruffle any feathers or anything and im thinking of changing my quote to "in this website, PLEASE do not voice your opinion as everyone analyzes it as if reviewing an appraisal." it seems like all the appraisers cant leave their work at home and continue to analyze everything as if the USPAP police will get them if they dont. Relax appraising is fun and im happy with my career, just thought i would join here to learn something, not be blugened (*sp) to death by over analyzing appraisers.

I think instead of being nehsayers (*sp) a couple simple questions could have been asked before busting out your "jump to conclusions mat" like wow thats awesome how are you set up, what kind of clients do you have. such as workbox did...good day and thanks to all who have been respectful and helping to me and i look forward to future correspondence. i love the website and will continue to learn daily, maybe someday i will be yoda-esqe like the rest.

 

[Pamela Crowley (Florida)]

Question: How many of those 200 does the certified appraiser personally physically, in person IN the subject property and from the street for the comps, inspect?

 

[Workbox]

Even though cookie cutters are easy, they too are taking extra time to make sure to make a proper analysis of market conditions. Yes, Houston may not be as effected as the rest of the country, it is not the same as it used to be.

 

[tjvetrone]

Question: How many of those 200 does the certified appraiser personally physically, in person IN the subject property and from the street for the comps, inspect?

every last one. takes appointments for half day and in the office the other part of the day.he also is a work-a-holic. Like i said we are a totally USPAP compliant and ethical company.i guess we just started with the right base and have the riht people and never steered from outr gameplan or ethics or where we wanted to go. i cant believe there are so many negative peple on here

 

[William K]

the other trainee and myself are close to certification about 2 months. we have both been here for two years and are pretty proficent in what we do.

Damn you are good! I've been appraising for 23 yrs and still won't testify under oath "I AM PROFICENT" (PROFICIENT)m2:

 

[tjvetrone]

ha thats pretty funny. i guess i just mean that i feel even though i am a trainee and have a couple years under my belt i think i know quite a bit (DONT KNOW EVERYTHING) - thats for the people that are so negative in here that are going to nitpick (*sp) every word including my spelling. anyone ever try to use IESPELL or whatever it is?

 

[JC California]

Was the reason for the OP to make most of feel inferior because it takes us 2 – 3 times as long to complete a report, or that even if we were as good as one of the trainees that we don’t have nearly as much work as they do?

One more example of what is wrong with the industry.