CSP Appraisers: On The Cutting Edge of Appraisal Technology

At CSP Appraisers, we have a confession to make: We always have the latest geeky gadgets. From smart phones, to laptops, GPS, you name it. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. Call us what you will, but by all means, call us at (510) 731-7801 for appraisal orders in Alameda County! Why? We're glad you asked.

The appraisal process has changed tremendously in recent years and demands more than ever from appraisers. Cutting corners on analysis isn't an option for an ethical appraiser. So, the logical place to save time is in our daily workflow. The appraisers that have continually embraced new technology have been the ones able to consistently satisfy their customers with more accurate reports, better customer service and faster turnaround times.


	Looking for a local Alameda County appraiser that knows how to use technology to their advantage? Contact CSP Appraisers now!

Let CSP Appraisers show you how we innovate ordering appraisals

Way back when, a great deal of orders came in via fax and were confirmed with phone calls once we arrived at the office. Often, in this scenario, it might of taken hours to hear back to see if the order could be taken. Things are quite a bit different now and when an order is placed on the site, we receive a text message on our phones. We can even log into this site from the field and send back an e-mail confirmation – including the time and date for the inspection if we've been able to talk to the occupant.

CSP Appraisers understands that real estate is all about timeliness. We don't make you wait around for replies because we understand the speed at which we get things done directly effects your bottom-line. Through features on this website, we can actually speed up the entire appraisal process.

CSP Appraisers believes in working smarter

The appraisal process is nothing if not a data intensive procedure. We spend a great deal of time gathering the facts on the subject property and the local market data and trends. Once again, technology has stepped in to help CSP Appraisers.

Instead of using paper forms and pencils and then re-keying all the information back at the office, don't be surprised to see us with a tablet PC or collecting data using an application created for our phones that even lets us sketch a floorplan right on the spot. Rather than using that clumsy outdated tape measure, a larger percentage appraisers are utilizing laser measuring devices that are quicker, more accurate, and can get into places that normal tape measures have always had problems with.

We combine all of these different technologies to ensure that your final report is thorough and accurate, requiring fewer call-backs and revisions. Our goal is to save you time and money.

Here at CSP Appraisers we want you to know you have more ways to receive your report.

At a very minimum, you can expect us to deliver your final report electronically as a PDF. Generally our clients are most comfortable with receiving PDFs attached to their e-mail. It's much more efficient than the old days before e-mail. But, we've even been able to innovate how you receive your report with this website.

Ever lost a file that was sent to you? Or have you ever had problems sending or receiving an e-mail because it was too big? We've come up with a solution for those problems, too. When we deliver an appraisal through this website, the client gets a link sent to their email to retrieve the PDF. So, at that point, it doesn't matter if all the extra photos and maps in the report result in a large file that would normally be blocked by e-mail. And the download link is good for 90 days. So if you lose the file, you can log back in here and retrieve it again - saving you time, since we won't even need to run back to the computer.

CSP Appraisers simplifies things by using Digital Workfiles

It would be much easier if appraisers could complete a report, give it to the client and never be concerned with seeing that document again. However, appraisals are used to show the condition of a property on the inspection date. Therefore, appraisers are required by law to keep their reports for 5 years in case any disputes or other matters arise regarding the property.

Here again, CSP Appraisers leverages our investment in technology to improve service. By storing every aspect of the appraisal - notes, sketches, supporting documentation and calculations - along with the appraisal electronically, we can pull up the entire file whenever it's needed and recall exactly what that assignment was about.

We just wanted to give you a little bit of insight into how we use our technology daily. Using the right software, services, gadgets and gizmos allows the appraiser to save time without cutting corners and deliver a better product to you, our client.