Who’s busy and who’s not?Varies widely around the country. Maybe it depends on housing affordability? See articles below. But, it is really hard to say what causes the geographic variation for appraisers.
Many areas have seasonal variations, but now we are in the traditionally strong summer months, so it is clearer that some areas have less appraiser work.
How do you tell if it is down? AMCs dropping fees. Fewer emails, phone calls, etc. Other appraisers complaining.
What about steady to increasing biz? Decent fees, turning down work, etc.
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Changes in turn times and fees when biz slows downAppraisers just don’t seem to understand that AMCs work for lenders and try to do what they want.
Why do AMCs/lenders want faster turn times?
AMCs work for lenders. They are competing on turn times primarily, like they always have. Business is very competitive and is declining.
Value pressure?
Is there more value pressure from some of your AMC clients?
Some lenders want to close as many loans as possible and keep profits from dropping.
Why do AMCs drop fees?
Direct lenders have their own fee panels don’t send out bid request to lots and lots of appraisers. Their fees don’t change dramatically. They have never focused on changing appraisal fees frequently. AMCs need lower appraisal fees to keep their profits up, just like you do. I have always thought of AMCs as very large appraisal companies that mostly fee out all their appraisals.
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The appraisal client is always the intended user. 