Fortunately, many of the experiences I have had with real estate agents have been professional and pleasurable. However, there have been times when I have encountered agents who are somewhat … Read More
Do Appraisers Really Need to Take Comp Photos?
First, before the hate mail starts rolling in, let me assure you that I understand the requirements surrounding comparable photos, and I do take them as an appraiser. I am … Read More
Work Smarter, Not Harder
I remember a time when I was working insane hours every week as I simply tried to make ends meet as an appraiser. I was stressed and frustrated, and I … Read More
Facebook Can Help You Succeed as an Appraiser
Yes, you read that title correctly. While Facebook can certainly be a waste of time, it can also help your appraisal business be more successful. There was a point in … Read More
Complimenting Liability
There is a natural tendency for me to want to compliment a home before I leave simply because I want to be polite. However, I have often wondered whether complimenting … Read More
Customer Service Detective Work
As appraisers, we are also, first and foremost, business owners. And as business owners, it is our responsibility to know if our services are well received. Feedback is crucial in … Read More
Are Reports “Intellectual Property”
Recently one of my Mastermind students asked about Intellectual Property. He told me that he’d had an associate leave his firm to go solo. Later, he was reading one of … Read More
Empowering Your Employees
I have noticed a common theme that occurs when I am out of the main office; for the most part, they are able to figure things out on their own … Read More
So You Want to Be a Real Estate Appraiser
How do I become a real estate appraiser? With the current educational and practical experience requirements, it is challenging today to become a real estate appraiser. It is challenging to … Read More
Different Is Not Necessarily Wrong
Is It Wrong to Do Things Differently When Appraising? Do you realize there are still appraisers out there who do what they do the same way they did in it the … Read More