Most think its just better to come up with a custom model or try to fit to more....popular models. 

There are some great packages out there for a spec house that could be build fairly easily and cheaply vs a custom design.You might want to look at hard money to complete the project.

@Jay GrahamAre you planning to operate, cash rent, or custom farm?

Two of my customers own small gas station chains.

@Greg H. thats unfortunate. we never speak of details of the report as were not allowed to but we always resolve issues with our clients & customers. i guess we just do things differently, most of my appraisers are old school though 50+ yrs old with 20+ yrs experience so i guess thats why.

I know I get super irritated when I call a customer service number and get automated menus when I really want to speak to a person and have them solve my problem.

They sell it to lenders and Real Estate Agents who are their real customers. 

I used a custom one with my picture for a while, but I decided I didn't actually want my face out there.My marketing is NOT a coherent method.

Now if you have plenty of time on your hands maybe you'd be better off just starting your own construction company and finding and maintaining relationships with sub-contractors, supply houses and potential customers. 

If they have a track record in the area I'd entertain it.You could look at it almost as "custom" build of sorts and for those your deposit goes the project and not to escrow.