Different strokes for different folks. 

Again, different strokes.

If you want to be stroked, then ask to be stroked.

this is a leader to get you to repond then its the old credit card scam.. they help you apply for a bunch of credit cards you could get on your own and they charge you 3,500 for the privilege .What they try to get you into is credit cards that have the teaser first year rate then it goes to normal rates. this for someone who can stroke a check can easily be gotten with out these folks. and if you don't have 50k in  your bank account your taking a huge risk of piling up CC debt and then be totally fubared if your deal does not work or does not work on time..

Alternatively, you save yourself the money and you just stroke them a check. 

LESS pressure and easier on the arms along with long strokes coats a wall in no time.

Is it for the ego stroke, personal preference, or because the math is better?

If there is not an A/C working people could have a heat stroke or a number of other issues.

My point is don't dismiss what an appraiser brings to the table in broad strokes.

Need to stroke them in other ways yet keep your distance.