Driving Comparable Sales - 2021 Survey

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* 1. While driving comparable sales or taking photos of comps--Have you ever feared for your safety while driving comparable sales or taking photos of comps?

Yes

No

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* 2. While driving comparable sales or taking photos of comps--Have you ever been threatened with physical violence?

Yes

No

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* 3. As an appraiser, does driving by comparable sales help you better understand your local market/ and produce more credible appraisal reports?

Yes

No

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* 4. How often have you discovered something material to your value equation that would have been missed if comps had not been driven: (e.g. power lines, sewage plants, train tracks, etc.)

Never

Once a year

Once every three months

Once a month

Twice a month

Once a week

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* 5. Does your vehicle have markings that identify yourself as an appraiser or Agent/Realtor?

Yes

No

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* 6. If not required by lenders/GSEs, would you still drive comps routinely to stay informed about your local market?

Yes

No

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* 7. If the requirement to drive comparable sales was removed, would you expect appraisal fees to decline?

Yes

No

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* 8. Additional Comments: