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Survey for Trainee Supervisors
1.
How many appraisers have you trained over the years?
1
2-5
6-10
11+
2.
What is the most trainees you have had in process at one time?
One
Two
Three
Four or more
3.
Where do you tend to find your trainees?
Family
Friends
Referred to me
I ran a job Ad looking for a trainee
Other
4.
On a Scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most favorable), did taking on a family member as a trainee work well?
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
5.
On a Scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most favorable), did taking on someone who you didn’t know as a trainee work well?
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
6.
What method did you use for trainee compensation for the first few months?
None – trainee works for free or at side/night jobs until self-sufficient
Salary or hourly wage only
Base salary plus a commission or fee split
Other (describe)
7.
If you paid some sort of base salary, what range per month (assuming a fulltime trainee)?
<$1,000
$1,001 - $2,000
$2,001 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,000
$4,001+
8.
If you did not compensate your trainee at all for the first few months, would you do that again?
Yes
No
N/A
9.
If you compensated your trainee, would you do that again?
Yes
No
N/A
10.
What would you estimate that your typical trainee makes in their first year?
Under $25,000
$25,001 - $35,000
$35,001 - $45,000
$45,001 - $55,000
$55,001+
11.
How many hours per week would you estimate your typical trainee works for the first few months?
<20 hours
21-30 hours
31- 40 hours
41-50 hours
51+ hours
12.
What resources/benefits do you provide (check all that apply)
Computer
Office space
MLS access
Appraisal software
Gas allowance
Vehicle
Payment for or reimbursement for education classes
Other (describe)
13.
In your experience, how many inspections accompanying you are necessary before a typical trainee should be able to do the inspections alone, assuming a reasonably standard (non-complex) property?
Less than 5
5-10
11-20
21-40
41+
14.
Which of the following best describes your training style?
Start trainees off by doing research and data entry for several weeks or months before allowing them to accompany you into the field.
Work side by side on every report start to finish (help them research and prep reports, go on all inspections, drive comps, complete reports, etc)
Other (please specify)
15.
On average, how long do your trainees stay with you after becoming licensed?
<6 months
6 months – 1 year
1 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
6+ years
16.
Overall, on a Scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most favorable), would you say mentoring a trainee was a positive experience?
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
17.
Overall, on a Scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the most favorable), was it good for your business?
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
18.
Was taking on a trainee worthwhile for reasons other than business/monetary?
Yes
No
19.
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