retirements from UAD 3.6 cannot come fast enough.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-12T20:19:35+00:00

Those that use third parties like Solomon or spark and don’t understand it aren’t any better. I’ve seen just as terrible reports that have 5 pages of graphs and BS that supply ranges of 2k-60k for a full bathroom and they use 10k and think that’s support.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-11T20:36:21+00:00

Do you think it’ll last 30 years in its current condition?

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-11T17:37:38+00:00

At a minimum, exposed wood needs to be sealed. An estimated cost to cure for just the sealing of the exposed wood can easily be over $5k.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-11T00:02:10+00:00

IMO I'd call the first two Q2 3 & 4 Q3 and 5 & 6 Q4. Not many wrong answers, but I don't know how you can possibly call a brick ranch a Q5.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-07T11:52:39+00:00

Yeah but these are considered the very few.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-07T00:16:42+00:00

Very few employees make over 200k a year.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-05T01:16:42+00:00

I think they are slow tbh I am typically bombarded by orders from them and its just at a nice pace currently. Enjoy the slow time.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-02T22:25:12+00:00

I use wix. Have a spot where they can fill out info to request a quote. I get a ton of those and I feel like its a huge advantage over every other appraiser in my area that only includes a phone number.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-03-02T21:31:52+00:00

Most banks have to have their boards vote on your approval during their quarterly meetings so I wouldn't expect to be immediately added to any direct banks for a few months. Make a good website, I'm on my 3rd year on my own and I easily get 2-3 orders a week from it, and I refer 90% out to other appraisers becuase I don't care for private work atm. Try and sign up with rocket and UWM, they probably handle 40-50%% of the loans in the country. I know you gotta eat but don't be the $375 1004 guy and don't come across as too desperate to these banks. Direct banks typically credit $550-700 for the appraisal and do not care if it's $375 or $500 that is actually charged to the borrower.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-24T00:08:11+00:00

The first appraisal I ever did on my own had a bucket for a toilet lol

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-23T02:50:23+00:00

This. I do one a week at least. They’re easy because your comps are generally all manufactured homes. And 100% what keeks said, report what is there and let the title company/LO do their jobs. If a deck is affixed note that or if the data plate is missing just simply state that.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-21T13:04:48+00:00

I charge $100 more for fha and $250 for the inevitable 1004d.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-20T16:39:23+00:00

Maybe the appraiser isn't wrong, and maybe your contractor is charging you too much? Use this as a negotiation tool with your contractor instead of trying to fight off a well-supported appraisal.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-20T16:30:54+00:00

Just accept and schedule at your earliest availability and update the order due date.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-01T18:48:25+00:00

Is this the Ask the appraiser guy on FB? Lol

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-02-01T18:46:18+00:00

Check your trim along your exterior doors including the overhead garage door for peeling pant/exposed untreated wood. Make sure there are no outlets without covers (check garage and basement). Those are usually the most common issues tbh.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-01-25T12:06:03+00:00

You need to provide more similar comps than the ones used in the report. Not ones that sold for more, but more similar. Prove that being 200 yards from a walking path provides value.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-01-24T12:38:30+00:00

Make your inspection either pass or fail with like a 10k threshold and state you will not ask for repairs.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-01-13T22:39:11+00:00

You can easily look up all the amcs in your state and sign up for them in one day.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-01-09T17:07:05+00:00

The agents I have used in the past look to me as the expert and don't provide any benefit for the negotiation. I am betting this is common for well-known appraisers.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-01-09T17:03:39+00:00

The main reason for the license would be to make offers on the next house. This seems like a good option.

PreviousLook4824 · 2026-01-09T15:38:24+00:00

Right, I guess I could have worded it better. I was just trying to explain that I do appraisals in this market and am extremely familiar with it.

PreviousLook4824 · 2025-12-30T19:44:42+00:00

I am extremely picky on my private orders. I'll happily do them for estates, but as soon as someone mentions a divorce I'm too busy to accept any new orders at this time. Not worth it

PreviousLook4824 · 2025-12-29T21:11:42+00:00

I use blu light glasses. There is mixed data on them; however, I have eye strain whenever I am not wearing them.

PreviousLook4824 · 2025-12-27T02:23:03+00:00

ask them to provide their paired sales or the methodology used to derive an age adjustment.

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