What we are hearing from appraisers!
“My company is striving to get away from the controlled low fee environment of the AMCs, but it is virtually impossible for independent appraisal companies to compete with the AMCs…We understand how appealing and how important centralized national appraisal ordering is to major lending and investment companies. I am very excited about a future with IRR-Residential and look forward to hearing from you.”

“Our relationship with local lenders is decreasing due to increased use of appraisal management companies. Our relationship with local mortgage brokers is decreasing due to increased pressure from brokers to inflate appraisals. We are hoping IRR-Residential could increase orders from quality lenders who want and expect high quality work.”

“I want to be part of an organization that has national recognition and the ability to compete with national appraisal management companies in an effort to get back business that was once ours.”

“I desire to become part of an organization that might bring some consistency to my business. I feel very isolated in the appraisal industry. I would like to be part of a larger company. But, also maintain my independence.”

“We have not managed to sustain our client base because of buy-outs, mergers, and appraisal management companies. A substantial loss occurred in 2004 when we lost 3 accounts to mergers and a management company which totaled over $300,000 in annual sales.”

“I wish to associate with an organization like yours, as the future is companies like IRR-Residential, providing single-point contact and distributing appraisal orders for large national lenders.”

“I don’t see a very good future for independent appraisers in the days ahead with no national connections. Lenders without boundaries are becoming more prevalant. I need the support of a large national organization.”