Most just use an appraisal management company nowadays, and most of the time you get a **** appraiser who is new to the game and just bids the lowest so the company goes with them. Its tough to find good appraisers on your deals nowadays. Recently they've been relatively quick to get back at least in the SWFL area, but like I said most of them suck. Turnaround is usually a week for them to come out, and they have the report early following week. This is just me speaking on my own personal purchases in FL. Can't vouch for other areas. Last year it was rough trying to get an appraiser. Agreeing with you on the weeks part.