Yes & I also bring comps, survey, floorplan for the appraiser. I just hand them over with no further discussion.

YES, with the new way appraisals are hired many are from out of town and if you want the appraisal done right, you better be there to show them what gives that home value such as a new roof, new furnace or anything that appraiser could miss or not know

Yes.  I treat that appointment as if it were an open house event or a showing by setting the stage to impress.   

Sometimes but not always.

No - but we do tape a list of comps for consideration on the inside of the front door where they can't be missed when they leave!! 

Being a lender I would like to see listing agent present at the property at the time of appraisal.  I agree some time appraisers are not familiar with the area and listing agent know everything because they have done all the work before they list their property.  Most of the time listing agent present saves the deal.  

yes, we ARE the agents who are called to meet the appraiser....it's our listing....the buyer's agent is never there....

Yes I do. I always have a packet with the flier (details of improvements, upgrades etc), floor plan, survey and my list of comparable sales. Most appraisers really appreciate the information and sometimes call me to email them my packet.

I certainly try to, with comps and other helpful info. However, if the property is vacant, they never call me, they just go stealth, because they do not want us there.

We have an independent bunch here and they like to be left alone to do their thing at their convenience. They all have electronic keys so no need for access.

No.  I find this to be an insult to the appraiser and don't see how it will strengthen our seller's position.  If I was an appraiser and walked in to see one of us A type personalities trying to tell him/her how to do their job, it would get under my skin.  

If an appraisal comes in short on one of our listings or with one of our buyers, then we'll put a CMA together and try to get it reversed.  It rarely happens around here (knock on wood), but I don't see it as something we'll ever do.  

Anthony Acosta Yes, to provide them with my comps and to answer any questions they may have.

No. BUT. I leave comps/CMA/SPDS showing upgrades on kitchen counter . . . and I make myself POC for the appraiser to get access so I know if they are going to have a smidgen of a CLUE.

If I am worried about the market value

Yep, always. Normally they need me to get them in the house anyway, but I want the home to look good and be able to answer any questions. Plus share comps, a list of any improvements to the home, etc.

Sometimes, it just all depends upon if the Seller and I are concerned about the comps and the value.  If we are concerned, I'll be there and bring a copy of all the comps that we pulled to show the home's value.

Not all of the time. It depends on the property and the offer. Sometimes appraisal contingency is waived.  If it makes sense to be there ... I am there.

Sometimes appraisers want me to meet them at the property. I give them comps i used to come up with list price, and paperwork I have like plans, surveys, extras that were added when built that might be overlooked. For example, on one of my listings the master bath had a heated tile floor which cost several thousand dollars. That could have been overlooked by an appraiser if I didn't provide the papework and receipts. But, I don't hang around while the appraiser does his/her job. I usually have that packet prepared and leave it at house in case i can't make it when appraiser is coming, or if appraiser prefers i'm not present. i just tell them I left an info package at house and that they're free to take it with them if they want.

Always, sometimes an appraiser ask an important question that may make a difference and you need to be there. If it is something like a short sale it is a must to be there.

No, I have never been present.

It depends on who ordered the appraisal.

No, and I encourage the seller to not attend.

You bet!

I know what the appraiser is looking for so I make it easy to find. There is NO VALUE or price discussion taking place, although he already has the MLS printout in his hand.

If I need to give access.

It is wise to be there.

Absolutely. I have the comps and the “second sheet’ on why my listing is worth more than average.

ALWAYS.   We are to support the list price/contract price for our Sellers.   I have had many buyers reap the benefits of when the appraisal comes in low, and the listing agent never showed up with information to support. 

Try to! Especially when I first started. But no, not always!

Yep, part of our job to help sell the house and the price to the appraiser.

I show up to meet the appraiser to make sure they have proper comps and build a case for the sales price.  I want to know in advance if there is a problem or concern to be prepared in advance.  I once was told that all of the information I gave was helpful on a home that sold for $940,000 only to see the appraisal at $800,000.  Believe it or not, the buyer came in with the cash difference.

I don't typically attend the appraisal. I do happily provide comps to the appraiser, esepecially if requested. I do feel that an appraisal is an independent opinion of the home's value and that the appraiser should have the opportunity to establish that value on their own without influence from any of the agents involved.

It is a very good policy to meet with the appraiser and to provide information that will be helpful. 

Typically no & I haven't had an appraiser yet who doesn't appreciate my absence.  ;)