Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal

Thinking Outside the Box with Jason Ormiston — How to Tackle the Unusual Appraisal Problems

Episode Summary

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal, we interview Jason Ormiston, owner of Todd Appraisal, Inc. and a Certified FHA Approved Appraiser for over 15 years in the Kansas and Missouri markets. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: - [03:25] Appraisal reporting should reflect your process - [09:02] Unusual real estate appraisal problems and a “we say yes” mentality - [12:21] How to market yourself in real estate appraisal - [18:00] Building relationships as peers (not competitors) - [23:02] Tax appeal work in real estate appraisal - [27:40] Clarifying residential inspection questions - [32:41] Thinking outside the lending box with unique appraisal situations

Episode Notes

“No Two Clients — or Real Estate Appraisal Situations — Are the Same”

When it comes to real estate appraisal, no two cases are exactly alike. In fact, some more unusual cases can be vastly different, and require a more “thinking outside the box” approach as a result. However, the quality of service you provide should always be high regardless of the situation at hand. When it comes to unique cases, you always need to remember the basics in order to provide your clients with the best experience possible.

Setting client expectations is a critical first step in any real estate appraisal situation. Making sure that you’re fully aligned with your client every step of the way is a great way to set the tone and help prevent potential dissatisfaction down the line. Always providing answers to the questions you’re asked is also a great way to keep your real estate appraisal clients happy. This may seem obvious, but answering exactly what you’re being asked, as opposed to delivering more general responses, will not only keep everyone on the same page, but it will also encourage your clients to answer specific follow-up questions that are the most important to them.

Topics We Discuss During This Episode:

• What it’s like handling more unique cases in real estate appraisal
• How you can help guide clients to the exact service they need
• Why your real estate appraisal reporting should provide clarity at all times
• How to effectively market yourself as a real estate appraiser
• The importance of tapping into you network to foster valuable partnerships
• How tax appeal work factors into real estate appraisal
• Why thinking outside of the box is an important skill set as an appraiser

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