First of all, let’s clear the air of any initial confusion that could be potentially floating around out there. It is absolutely okay for an appraiser to complete a final … Read More
Appraisal Office Employee Pay Raises
I give my employees pay raises using a little different method than may be common for many businesses. I have noticed that it is fairly typical for employers to give … Read More
Things to Remember When You Wear an Appraiser Cap and an Agent Cap
It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. For those of you who are … Read More
Acquiring E&O Insurance for Appraiser Hires
I recently discovered some interesting information regarding errors and omission insurance for employees. I am hoping that by sharing this information, I will be saving some of you time and … Read More
Bill Meets Rita
Once upon a time (not so long ago), there was a man (we will call him Bill). When Bill was Billy, his father started and ran a fairly successful insurance … Read More
Being the Master of Your Destiny
Sometimes I think we forget the blessings and unique opportunities that come with being an appraisal business owner. While there are certainly many struggles that come with owning your own … Read More
Mobile Appraising
Switching to a laser measurer for appraising was one of the best business decisions I ever made. I have saved countless hours of time and frustration in my home observations. … Read More
Are Robots Replacing Appraisers?
As I have worked with appraisers, I have noticed a common fear that computers and algorithms will eventually replace appraisers altogether. I can understand the fear especially as technology is … Read More
I Don’t Do What My Competitors Do
I remember a time when I lived from paycheck to paycheck, and I worked 60 to 90 hours a week. Much of my life was lived out of fear. Fear … Read More
Necessary Analyses for an Arm’s-Length Transaction
How often do we appraisers get into the mode where we think we know it all? Occasionally, do we need to step back and look at the way we do … Read More