subject: How Appraisers Get Work From Attorneys, Cpas And Private Lenders [print this page] If you need to supplement your workload with more jobs, a great place to look is to your local attorneys and CPAs. Especially in the market today, there are extreme amounts of estate appraisals needed. So, how do you go about getting these jobs?
There are two main ways to get these jobs.
The first way to get your phone ringing is by creating a web presence. While many appraisers may have a website, this means nothing if you are not driving any traffic to it. If you want to get jobs this way, you need to be listed at the top of the search engines, such as Google. There are many appraisers who maintain a great income on just estate appraisals, especially from attorneys and CPAs.
The second way to bring in more work is to hit the streets. This means going to your local attorneys, CPAs and private banks and asking for the work. Often, they are already working with an appraiser, but they may not be completely happy with the person they are using. If they are not inclined to change, you can offer them a discount just for trying you out. Offering between 30-50% off for the first job may entice them to try you out. Once they see the value of your work, you may become their number one resource.
It takes effort to learn how to market yourself and drive traffic to your website. It also takes initiative to go out and market yourself to your community. If you take the time and make these steps in an effective way, you will definitely see results.
While many appraisers are leaving the business due lack of work, this is your opportunity to step up and move ahead of the competition. Gaining more work through AMCs and estate appraisals will bring your income back up to pre-recession times. Many appraisers have already done it.
