By nature, I am an optimist. I can’t help it. Try as I might, I cannot seem to be a “glass-half-empty” kind of guy. Even in times of challenge and … Read More
What To Do When Your Appraisal Office Is Slow
We work in a cyclical business. I do not care how busy you are today, how buried you feel in work, you will have a downturn. It is the nature … Read More
The Words We Use
Words are powerful and language matters in all situations, but today, I want to specifically talk about the importance of how we use language in the appraisal profession. There are … Read More
Employee Compensation and Candy Bars
A wise individual once pointed out to me that when I buy a candy bar, I am willing to pay the store clerk a dollar (assuming that is the cost), … Read More
A Step Often Ignored by Appraisers?
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Tim Andersen, whom I would call an expert in the topic of highest and best use. While this post is a good … Read More
Avoiding False Charges
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, CFP®, or CPA®, physician, etc., thus do not offer legal, financial, accounting, or medical advice. You should not interpret anything in this blog to … Read More
From Zero to Hero
After reading a comment awhile back by someone who was wanting to know what things somebody would need in order to become an appraiser, I decided to put together a … Read More
Life Insurance for Appraiser Employees
I know it is not common to think about life insurance for employees when you own a small business. However, if you have employees with advanced training who would be difficult … Read More
Insurance Benefits for Appraiser Employees
First and foremost, I want to stress the fact that I am not a financial advisor. I have my own financial advisor who is excellent at giving me sound advice. … Read More
When You Complete a Final and Were Not the Original Appraiser
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