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Well, your experience must be very limited. I've worked with appraisers on an independent basis who are very professional and provided excellent input into my negotiation process. No pressure to hit a number, just wanted a fair valuation of the property.
Pretty much it. I'm beginning to detect someone who perhaps doesn't get hired as often as he thinks he should and needs to blame someone else for that.
I guess I can't hide the style of writing. Not that I want to. I tried to sign up with my signature "handle," but a member already took it
I suppose I will recognize you quicker if you had the same "handle" in the other forum; kind of like "Cheers," where everyone knows your handle (or style of writing - lol). Only a few used their real names.
I have been doing OK -- still going at it, as you can see. Life isn't too bad. I can complain, of course, but nothing I would put on the table as horrible. A few rough spots here and there is all I can say. January always treats me bad. All I can do is keep on going (like the little engine that could)
Thank you for asking, Mr. Mike. How are things going for you?
Pretty much it. I'm beginning to detect someone who perhaps doesn't get hired as often as he thinks he should and needs to blame someone else for that.
Free advice: do your own shopping (it is not that difficult), and hire an Independent Appraiser for consulting purposes. As long as you have that Independent Appraiser, you will be protected.
How do you figure? You help write the contract? You help make sure all time lines are met? You carry e&o? You protect the buyer legally? You have an escrow for the earnest money?
How do you figure? You help write the contract? You help make sure all time lines are met? You carry e&o? You protect the buyer legally? You have an escrow for the earnest money?
I analyze the contracts in many ways, as well as analyze the behavior that fills in the blanks. For consulting purposes I may give knowledge that involves protection to any client that asks for it. Clients can do it themselves, but it can be part of my job to analyze line by line and word for word, for whoever wishes it. Once a client receives consulting, they will be able to fill in the blanks (along with the action it pertains) and understand every letter, every word, every sentence, and every clause (and so on). If a client wishes to ask me what may be the best course of action to take, I will give my opinion, then I will be paid for it. However, I can write a pretty mean contract that can benefit the general public and/or a client.
Don't worry about my E/O, that is clearly none of your business. But, if you insist, Licensed Appraisers carry E/O.
Yes, Independent Appraisers protect their clients legally, for economic purposes -- I am not a Lawyer. It's also in our Preamble.It goes further than just a buyer: Independent Appraisers are to protect the "public" with regard to the Independent Appraiser's scope of work.
I'll give you a hint, too: you are no where near being a Lawyer, a Realtor is a "plain ol" sales person that has a fiduciary duty to their client (a simple advocate)
An escrow account can be used for varying reasons. If I want one, I can see to it that one may be set up. However; it is not my job to have one for clients during the course of business, unless one is needed.
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No Realtor, in my experience, will never see benefit in an Appraiser, unless he/she can hit a number, and so on. Realtors think they are the experts, and they sell this non sense to the public.
Unless you are Licensed and/or Certified as an Appraiser, then I highly suggest that you stay away from practicing Real Estate Appraising. To rebut -- no, I do not believe that you come close to knowing what you are doing -- as a sales person, all they know is a few hours of class, BS 101 on the streets, and BPOs that aren't worth as much as my toilet paper. Again; however, unless you are an Appraiser, there is a huge difference (and bigger difference if you an Independent Appraiser)
Part of my job is being the expert; this includes analyzing contracts and the behavior of real estate sales persons.
Realtors have an ego issue, and I understand this. They have to have an ego to compliment their salesmanship. Unfortunately, when many read and hear about advocacy, it is a chance to exaggerate the moment.
I am sorry, but a Realtor will never be able to do an Independent Appraiser's job, or even match the skills.
I do not want the original poster's business. It appears you can stay away from this fact, as you want to compete against the wind.
Last time I checked, as for as Louisiana goes (and many states alike), buyers and sellers can use their own contracts. If not, the state uniform contract can easily be analyzed or picked apart by the expert.
These are the words of someone that's either new to the business and trying to convince themselves of their choice, or someone that's struggling in the business and trying to convince themselves that THEY'RE not the reason they're struggling.
There's value to appraisers. Tons. IF you get one that knows what they're doing. I've had plenty of clients order appraisals before listing to make sure that we're on the same page and have ammo for any lower offers. However, 99.9% of the time, we come up with a very similar number. Appraisers fill their reports with more detail, but the end result is the same.
For you to come on acting like "high and mighty" because you have an appraisal license is just as stupid and childish as a Realtor doing the same thing because THEY have a license. Any fool can get a license.
Production is different. This business has a way of weeding out folks that are only in it for a commission. They don't last long. Do we want to make money? Yes. That's why we do it. But those of us that last realize that if we treat the client correctly and honor our fiduciary, the money will come (in trucks).
The arrogance of your posts are sad and funny. You're an appraiser. Period. You're not superman. You're not the Pope. You're an appraiser. Just like we're only Realtors.
Successful people don't have to take the time to get on and bash others. Results speak.
If it makes you feel better to try and bash a profession (that you depend on), that's fine. But know how you come across to everyone reading it.
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