Top 10 Appraisal Management Companies

With so many appraisal management companies (AMCs) in operation, you could drown in a sea of promises, guarantees, and jargon. How do you know which one to choose? Luckily for you, I have selected what I feel are the top 10 appraisal management companies by comparing three main characteristics: automated/streamlined system effectiveness, available information and experience, and website usability.

Offering their exclusive system called "Trusted Appraisals™ - Appraisal Management Company," 48 Hour Network has developed one of the most easy-to-use, automated, streamlined appraisal account management systems available. With built-in back offices and the ability for appraisers to tap into unlimited leads, this company—spearheaded by successful entrepreneurs and business owners—allows lenders and appraisers to, as their name says, complete reports within forty-eight hours. They also present a one-hundred percent satisfaction guarantee, which is rare within this competitive industry.

The website is chock-full of information about anything you would need to know about the appraisal industry and how AppraiserLoft operates. With staff available seven days a week, you will stay well informed. One of the best features of their website is their appraisal pricing page. By typing in your ZIP code, you are given a breakdown of each product's cost for your area.

Founded on their four-part ideology of culture, quality, service, and technology, StreetLinks offers numerous reasons why you should choose them as your appraisal service. With a superb knowledge center and staff of over 10,000 appraisers in all 50 states, they offer a great service for every market.

In business since 1996, LandSafe offers a network of over 5,000 qualified appraisers and stands by an appraisal process policy guided by the Federal Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. They also offer lender and Realtor services.

Owned by a real estate attorney, former state licensed appraisers, and a former loan broker, they have over 200 years of experience within the real estate industry. This company has very easy-to-follow instructions combined with great information and a solid FAQ page.

With loads of information for both lenders and appraisals, this AMC makes it easy to understand the appraisal process and sign up. They also have a full list of appraisal products, including uniform residential appraisal reports and 71A appraisal reports for residential income property.

First National utilizes a wonderful learning center, including sections about appraisals and an FAQ. They provide a complete list of services and assure competitive pricing. With easy ordering and delivery, twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week, First National is a good choice for appraisal management.

Their website offers a lot of information on the important highlights of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) as well as a useful FAQ and a page about new regulatory guidelines. With all-inclusive information and a 1-866 number for any additional questions, SAMCO aims to be your one-stop consultant for appraisal management.

With a combined 30 years of experience within the mortgage and appraisal industries, Appraisal Management Company.net guarantees that all orders received by 4:00pm (PST) will be processed on the same day. Although their FAQ pages redirect you to a different website, it is still a helpful website that offers a live help chat.

Although they avoid automated review systems, they have trained personnel to review all appraisals to ensure accuracy. Additionally, they take on the responsibility to find a local appraiser. Highlighting an "appraiser cash flow program," their appraisers can get paid within forty-eight hours.