Top 10 things best things about being a real estate appraiser in Florida..

Hey folks.. thanks for stopping by and commenting. :) 

Hi Leigh, in normal practice, sometimes I have contact with Realtors and sometimes I dont. If I do, I always tell them, "I will consider any sales you have as comparables" (which doesn't mean tell me what comps to use,).. and I always listen to what they say about that market area, as there are things that you can't derive from the MLS. Once the report is emailed though... it's done. Sounds a little harsh, but CYA.. you know? I also tell people who are refinancing to write up a 'brag sheet' and to give it to me at the end of the inspection. I normally catch most of the details, and that sets people's mind at ease. Bottom line, be nice and you get nice back. ;)

Thanks Christopher.. I like it too, but I'm normally sensitive to when to use it. Sometime its better to stay quiet.

Thanks Cynthia.. mission accomplished. you smiled! cute doggie!!

Hi David. I hear ya brother. Of course that statement (#5) relfects once I'm engaged to do the service. I get paid at the door or ahead of time. There is no stopping then! cha-ching!  I guess that #5 comes from a few deals that blow up at the 11th hour due to circumstances out of my control.

Thanks for stopping by.. I appreciate your comments. 

Hi Allison.. yes, that is true.. only appr's are gathering our nuts one at a time, while realtors get a truckload delivered. beeeep beeeep  goes the truck on reverse.  Now if this little appr could get realtor checks as often as appr check, well then.. my name would be BB!  plus you getter waves up there in 407 area.. Patrick Air force base.. yoo hooooo

Hey Lee,.. actually its pretty easy. Just show them all the research (MLS sheets) and whip out the appr license.. and tell them "I'm and appraiser on assignment & shooting comps you stinky ruthless big brother animal, you".. ok, maybe without the last part after the word 'you'.  Plus there are a bunch of pictures on the camera from the subject property. But I have been stopped.. no biggie. I grew up in Miami.. I know the whole game.  BTW, if I'm doing a little research in a not-so-great area, I pull a bunch of MLS's, jot some notes on them like I talked to Realtors and its my pass GO free in case I'm questioned or stopped. :)

Big Broker Bryant.. surely you jest.. dont you wanna trade? big fat commish's VS. running around like a chicken with no head. haha, it's funny even typing it!  Nick wanna be like you when Nick grows up., just a shorter, lighter version though.  cha-ching!

Hey William.. thanks.. hope it made you smile! :)

Hey TLW, the pimper car, a.k.a. 'the hooptie' has "twirling hubcabs", the only poblem is that they aren't supposed to spin. <:0
 I likes to drive it SILLY!  :))

Hey Ramsey, this past 2 weeks there were several jumbo loan orders. I didnt get to see the 10 million dollar home with private Casino on the 3rd floor, with balcony overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and get this. there was a 3 stall bathroom, so no wait time to 'filter the liquid bread'.  I guess the 10 million dollar man lives there.. :))  but yes.. i shall post some pictures sometime.. other posts in my head are still in the queue.  Thanks for stooping by. enjoyed your post on setting goals for the new year..

ohh ohh.. just before I hit the submit button, I will do a reverse version,. with the crappiest homes you could imgine... NOT!

Hey Sara.. nah nah!! haha j.k. welcome aboard.. definitley see you around. :)

Ramsey, you lost me..

Craig.. are you my twin or something. That was a goo done. sorry I didn't see it earlier!!  youz be the man. i be me..so i cant be you.. i'z be me.. -the other me   (this is like who's on first, what's on second)

Carole.. you are all over my bloggie now. :)))  glad to have you around.. and thanks for the little ego boost. :)))   I'll be all over your soon.. gotta run. the wifey's calling me. I bought her a new dress.  and yes.. when the market was crazy here in 05, I'd work 6 days and do almost 200 miles a day.. it wore me out quick!