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Browne Appraisal, Inc. is a leader when it comes to technologyAt Browne Appraisal, Inc., we have a confession to make. We always have the latest nerdy gadgets. From smart phones, to laptops, GPS, you name it. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. Call us what you will, but by all means, call us at 850-785-0062 for appraisal orders in Bay County! Why? I'm glad you asked.
If you asked a typical group of appraisers, most would agree that appraising is more complicated than it used to be. Cutting corners on analysis isn't an option for an ethical appraiser. So, the logical place to save time is in our daily workflow. The appraisers that have always adapted to new technology have been the ones able to provide their customers with more accurate reports, better customer service and faster turnaround times.
Take a look at how Browne Appraisal, Inc. makes ordering easier
Years ago, the majority of orders came in via fax and were confirmed with phone calls once we got back to the office. Often, in this scenario, it might of taken quite a while to hear back to see if the order could be taken. Things are quite a bit different different now and when an order is placed on the site, I get a e-mail on my phone. I can even log into this site from the field and send back an e-mail confirmation – including the time and date for the inspection if I've been able to talk to the occupant.
When you order from Browne Appraisal, Inc. you can expect us to be concerned about your deadlines. Weaim to reduce waiting between communications since the speed at which we get things done directly effects your bottom-line. This website has proven to reduce cycle time for us and our clients by enhancing our communications.
Browne Appraisal, Inc. is a pioneer in efficient data gatheringGathering the data for an appraisal is a demanding process. We spend a lot of our time gathering both specific information about the subject property and general data about the local market and developing trends. Once again, technology has stepped in to help Browne Appraisal, Inc..
Instead of using paper forms and pencils and then re-keying all the information back at the office, don't be surprised to see me with a tablet PC or collecting data using an application written for my phone that even lets me sketch a floorplan right on the spot. Rather then using that clumsy outdated tape measure, a larger percentage appraisers are adopting accurate laser measuring devices that also help measure hard to access areas.
We combine all of these different technologies to ensure that the final report is complete and accurate. requiring fewer call-backs and revisions. A real money saver for busy appraisal clients.
Report deliveryAt a very minimum, you can expect me to deliver your final report electronically as a PDF. Generally our clients are most familiar with receiving PDFs attached to their email. It's much more efficient than the old days before e-mail. But, we've even been able to improve on e-mail with report delivery with this website.
Ever lost a file that was sent to you? Or have you ever had an attachment blocked because of the file size? We have the technology to overcome those problems, too. Whenever I send an appraisal, the client gets a link sent off to them to their email to retrieve the PDF. By bypassing email completely we can get around any problems caused by file size. And the best thing is that the file will be hosted on my site for 90 days. So if you lose the file, you can log back into my site and retrieve it again - saving you time, since I won't even need to run back to my computer.
Lastly, we use all digital workfiles...It would be much easier if appraisers could complete an assignment, give it to the client and never worry about revisiting that document again. However, appraisals are employed to document the condition of a property on the inspection date Therefore, appraisers need to keep their reports for 5 years in case any disputes or other matters arise regarding the property.
To sum it all up, Browne Appraisal, Inc. uses all the technology at our disposal technology to improve service. By storing every aspect of the appraisal - notes, sketches, supporting documentation and calculations - along with the appraisal electronically, we skip the paper hard copies and only need our computer to recall just what that assignment was about.
These are just a few examples of how we use technology daily. Using the right tools, along with the appraisal know-how that you've grown to expect allows the appraiser to deliver reports quicker, more efficiently and with higher degrees of accuracy.
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