Just wow

Below is a redacted version of some emails between one of my largest clients and myself about a recent competitive bid.


On Sep 25, 2012, at 8:33 AM, "Client, Mr" wrote:

RE: Project No: ABCD-456-00(000) Georgia Co.
P.I. No. 1234567

The following contractors have been awarded the work on the above referenced project:


Contractors
Service
Awarded Bid
Blah blah real estate appraiser
Appraisal Reports (Level 2)
$ 6,135.00
No Bids Submitted
Cost to Cure



Best Regards;
Mr Client


From: Christina Holmes [mailto:christina@christina-holmes.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 9:28 AM
To: Client, Mr
Subject: Re: Project No: ABCD-456-00(000) Georgia Co Appr Bid Award

Is this the price they bid or are we missing a digit somewhere?

iPhone


Reply from Mr Client:

Actual bid


My bid? $32,600, 23 appraisals - average fee $1,417 each

Winning bid? $6,135 for the same 23 appraisals, average fee $266 each

I believe we should earn more than that for the substantial amount of education, licensing, experience, time and energy our profession requires, not to mention our court fees under these contracts are $50/hour - about 1/3 the industry average.

Just wow