It's been very smooth sailing for my First Time Homebuyer. We found him and his wife a great home they can afford, and from the minute we presented the offer, we have all felt - "ahhh, this is one of those that is meant to be!" Our offer was accepted, he qualified easily for his VA Loan, inspection went well... home free!
When you think you have experienced all the glitches, a new one rears it's head. It's been almost three weeks and the VA could NOT get an appraiser to accept the assignment! Two appraisers down....
The clock is ticking. We are a bit on edge. But oh joy. The third appraiser said yes, we can breathe again.
Day One. Day Two. Day Three. The appraiser does not call to make an appointment. The VA tells the lenders that the property has been assigned.
Day Four.
I used to be an appraiser and I know there are precious few qualified for VA Appraisals. I called the Lender and asked, "In an off-chance, is the Appraiser Jane Doe?" YES! She's the one who apparently has accepted the assignment.
Well hush my puppies, that is my old boss. As a Realtor I know I am not allowed to speak to appraisers about home values, but nothing stops me from asking her WHY SHE ISN'T MAKING THE APPOINTMENT!!!
Hmm. That old phone number doesn't work. Maybe she changed her company name, I can't find anything close to her name and address in the phone book. The phone number on the order form also doesn't work and there is no email address. ????
My Buyers are getting close to panic.
OMG. Isn't she a Friend of mine on Facebook? FACEBOOK? And lo and behold, she is. In one swift little internet move I find her profile which has her email address and contact her. She responds right away and we soon discover there is a problem with the VA Portal. Thirteen telephone conversations and 26 emails later, Problem Solved!
While I use Facebook mostly for fun, this was a happy way that Facebook actually saved a deal and allowed my Buyers to start breathing again. I know they are grateful for that.
Yipppeee!
