by Richard Hagar, SRA
Excerpt:
Nordstrom or Walmart? Mercedes or Yugo? Are you a Tier 1 or Tier 2 appraiser? Appraisers have two different business models to choose from.
I have seen that many lenders classify appraisers into two or three different tiers based on their perception of the quality of your product. Which tier are you? The amount of business you have and the amount you are paid is very likely based on how lenders classify you.
There is a lot of appraisal business right now and lenders are begging for high-quality appraisals. Many firms are buried in business, quoting three-plus weeks out in turn time, with high fees; here in the Northwest we are earning $550 for a standard home. If your company is not busy or you are making far less than this, here are some tips.
My comment: Appraiser tiers have been around for a long time. They were used when I started my appraisal business in 1986. In the past, they were referred to as “preferred” or “private banking”, etc. Prior to HVCC they were often used for high dollar properties. After HVCC, lenders placed the appraisal orders directly, not through AMCs they used.
Read the full article. Worth reading!!
http://www.workingre.com/tier-1-tier-2-appraiser/
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