Not Your Listing? Please Return the Appraiser's Call!

And I always feel if I've done the appraiser a "favor" by helping him or her, they will return the favor one day when I need some information from their "end of the world." They remember the helpful agents!

Too many appraisers way way out of their local market that are gypsies, nomads taking work out of their zone of expertise, knowledge. And boy, can they tie you up if you let them to yack yack waste time on work that has nothing to do with your sale, seller, buyer. It is not preserving values, it is educating them on the local market that should have used local practioners. That know the local turf.

I work in the land with water rights business. It is specialized and unusual, so I get calls about once a week from appraisers. I have found they appreciate feedback and once in a while they send me new business. It is good business to return calls, regardless who is calling you!

I agree!  We need to cooperate with everyone in our industry.  Everyone must be treated in a professional manner.  Your reason stated in your post is good also, but I believe  first and foremost, be a pro.

Kim & Kristine~ in a RE transaction we are connected to all parties. Sometimes one party in a transaction becomes misguided, all we can do is our best while not being brought down, especially in trouble times....we can lead a horse to water, but having them drink it is another story.... 

Those situations with few comps and an anxious appraiser in need of guidance are tough.  But, a helpful agent with the right information can help everyone by guiding the appraiser.

Kim and Kristine

It's all about being professional, courteous, and contributing to a positive image about our industry. You never know when the ball will swing the other way, and when YOUR listing may need some help! Bravo!

Jeff

Yes, I have also returned calls that were NOT on my listing, I consider it ethical to do that. GREAT post,

I always return calls like this. I do it for many other reasons that are good for the bigger picture. Question is, why wouldn't I? I have received calls from banks and insurance companies thinking that I am the listing agent for random properties. I try to help when I can. It can help clarify many issues that otherwise are not available.

I agree with the comments here.  Whatever goes around comes around and you're helping your own cause by calling the appraiser back!  Good post!

I get calls from appraisers every week. I know so many of them personally and they often call to find out what I know in the market.

This is a good reminded and great advice!

Kim and Kristine, we've missed you here in the Rain! I just stopped by to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

I get calls from appraisers all the time and anything that we can do to help, it's IMPERATIVE that we do so!  I can't imagine ignoring their calls - it also bodes well for our own future:  If we ignore them, they may not be there for us when we need them on our own appraisals!! 

This is a very good information. I agree that we need to do a return call when an appraisers called. It will really help us on getting a listings. Thank you for posting this blog. Keep it up!