Class Appraisal is employing a new software platform and a bigger staff in downtown Birmingham this spring.
The 5-year-old company has hired 13 people since October, including professionals in quality control, sales, reception, and customer service. It is also looking to hire another four people in customer service and quality control. The company currently employs 60 and is looking to add interns this summer.
"We anticipate the company growing quite a bit over the next quarter," says Kimberly Morrison-Schop, president of
Class Appraisal.
Class Appraisal rolled out a new software platform for its operation in January, which focuses on streamlining the appraisal process. The company is also focusing on training its staff to make the appraisal process as efficient as possible.
"We have noticed the time for appraisals has decreased by a full day," Morrison-Schop says. "It's a huge gain for us."
Morrison-Schop is optimistic that the new streamlined business practices will allow the company to double its sales over the next year. She expects more hires at the company will follow.
"As we grow our staff is going to grow," Morrison-Schop says.
Source: Kimberly Morrison-Schop, president of Class Appraisal
Writer: Jon Zemke
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