Real Estate Views from St Pete

Oh yeah, Sharon I do this all the time especially if there are very little sales activity in the area.  Good post. 

I have wondered how much is appropriate to give to the appraiser.  The deed, tax card, assessor's card or information about the builder etc. seem fine. I start to wonder when it gets to "selected" comps!  When does this go over the line? 

Wayne - thanks. Glad to know you do it, too.

Joan - I don't think giving our opinion on comps is going  "over the line". The appraiser can take these or not, as he sees fit. Sometimes we have more inside knowledge about a neighborhood than the appraiser does.

Sharon, I have the best appraiser in the world! I always go with him and I've learned a lot from him and he from me. It sure makes the whole process much easier!

Sharon,

You are so right on this one!

 I can't begin to tell you (or actually you do know) how often the listing agent doesn't bother to show up, maybe an assistant at best. Why on earth would you want to make this process difficult?  Somehow some are clueless to the value of time spent here. And I love telling my sellers that it's my normal practice to meet the appraiser when it comes to their home.

Hopefully newbie agents will understand the significance of your post. BTW, I completely agree with your response to going "over the line".

 

Thanks for your always valuable advice.  Have a great Christmas.

Sharon,

I try to do the same thing but sometimes i have seen them want us to to let them do their job by themselves...I always offer floor plans and comps. I do let them go about the business so they can get the appraisal done as quick as they can without interruptions but I do lend my ear if they need assistance.

Sharon in the existing climate it is even now more important to be proactive.  The more information we can provide the better the appraisal will be.

I bet you're a good agent that takes calls from appraisers and helps them qualify appraisals they need further info on, too. :)

I do the same thing.  They usually love it.  There's one crusty old guy around here who acts offended, so if I pull him, I leave my little appraisers' helper kit in my briefcase. 

Linda - it certainly does, and when it's my choice, that's what I do. I can- and do - also call him when I have questions about a listing price or adjustment he'd make. The problem is usually when it's my listing and the appraiser is chosen by the buyer's bank's lender.

Lynda - have you considered that those listing agents who don't show up might not have anything to contribute to the appraiser?

Robert - Thank YOU! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas up there in Santa Rosa Beach.

Neal - I agree. Most of them don't have time to chat (at least then) but do appreciate anything we give the that can make their work easier and/or faster. Merry Christmas!

Jennifer, you're right, of course. I think the REALTORS® who are surviving are the professional ones, who keep improving and serving their clients even better.

Chris - of course I do - but that's a two way street. Many's the time I've called them to see how they'd adjust for something unique I find, or which alternate neighborhoods they'd use when there are none in the subject area.

I do the same thing.  They usually love it.  There's one crusty old guy around here who acts offended, so if I pull him, I leave my little appraisers' helper kit in my briefcase.

Patricia - even the crusty ones will usually take my package though they grumble. Whether they ever open it is something else.

Excellent advice!  I'm sure the seller appreciates your involvement.  Nice post.  Thanks.

Robert - unfortunately sometimes we are our own worst enemy - we talk about all the bad news we read in the media, but don't always tell our clients all that we proactively do for them. Thanks for your comments.

I am with you on this one.  I also believe if providing and supporting documentation for the appraiser. 

Randy - somehow I always knew you were a Proactive REALTOR®! I'm really looking forward to meeting you nect month!