Driving Comparable Sales - 2021 Survey

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?
2.While driving comparable sales or taking photos of comps--Have you ever been threatened with physical violence?
3.As an appraiser, does driving by comparable sales help you better understand your local market/ and produce more credible appraisal reports?
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.)
5.Does your vehicle have markings that identify yourself as an appraiser or Agent/Realtor?
6.If not required by lenders/GSEs, would you still drive comps routinely to stay informed about your local market?
7.If the requirement to drive comparable sales was removed, would you expect appraisal fees to decline?
8.Additional Comments: