Appraisers

Our Appraiser Standards Are High

At Appraisers First, we seek appraisal experts who demonstrate an understanding of their geographical market and the regulations within our industry. We welcome appraisers whose expectations are as high as ours when it comes to compliance, accuracy, communication, and speed.
Appraisers First Appraiser Qualifications

Our Appraisers First appraiser panel extends to local markets. Our goal is to help you succeed and complete assignments efficiently, on time, and within compliance with USPAP and other regulations. To further Appraisers First reputation for facilitating high-quality appraisal products for their clients, we are continuously searching for appraisers and reviewers that share our values and goals.

Appraisers First track record for honest and clear communication with our clients is not only an expectation but a requirement for our appraisers. Our appraisers are required to maintain transparency throughout the appraisal process and update their appraisals in our client portal on a daily basis.

To register as an Appraiser First, you must:

Be licensed and certified with valid Errors and Omissions Insurance
Be in good standing with all regulatory agencies
Have a minimum of 1,000 units of experience
Be an expert in your market area
Have proactive communication skills

How We Assign Appraisals

At Appraisers First, we assign appraisals a little differently. We do not submit a batch appraisal order and accept the lowest bid. When an appraisal order is received, we hand-select the appraiser based on the following:

Knowledge of the geographical proximity
Record for completing compliant appraisals
Low revision history
Ability to submit a report within our required turn-time
History of consistent communication with our team throughout the process

Becoming an Appraisers First Appraiser

Complete our Appraiser Registration Form: If you are registering multiple appraisers in your company, please register each person individually.
Review for quality control: After providing your contact details, certifications, licensing information, resume, and other required documents, our quality control team will reach out to review your application.

Once you have submitted your information and have been approved by our panel of quality control associates, we will contact you to discuss any appraisal opportunities in the geographical area that coincides with your expertise.

Appraiser Sign Up

Appraiser’s FAQ:

At Appraisers First Inc., we are proud of our extensive national appraiser panel. With a focus on communication, coverage, and cost, we expect our appraisers to adhere to the same values and standards we live and work by each day.

Read the answers below to our most frequently asked appraiser questions.

What criteria does Appraisers First use to hire appraisers?

Appraisers First welcomes appraisers that demonstrate an extensive understanding of appraisal compliance regulations as well as their individual geographic market. Appraisers working with Appraisers First have been proven to generate compliant and accurate reports within a fast turn time. Appraisal professionals that are part of Appraisers First’s panel are expected to maintain transparency throughout the appraisal process and update their appraisals on our online portal regularly.

How does Appraisers First select appraisers for an appraisal order?

How does Appraisers First send appraisal requests to its appraisers?

How does Appraisers First follow up?

Do you train your appraisers?

What are Appraisers First’s communication expectations for its appraisers?

Communication is incredibly important to us. In fact, it is one of our Core Values and something our entire company works and lives by. This means, we require our appraisers to communicate with us and keep us updated throughout the process. When we contact one of our appraisers, we expect a response within 24 hours. This response is important because it allows us to then communicate the status of an order to the lender.