As a coach, I’m teaching appraisers on a constant basis. A lot of them are interested in doing non-lender work but they aren’t sure how to attract that work. Really, … Read More
How Much Should You Make Each Month?
How much do you need to make each month? While it’s going to vary from person to person, you should know how much you need every single month in order … Read More
Become the “Go To” Appraiser in Your Area
Near my office there are two convenience stores but I only ever go to one of them. Really, there isn’t anything terrible about the one I don’t go to, but … Read More
Appealing Property Taxes with a Real Estate Appraisals
Sometimes your home is assessed at more than it is actually worth on the current market which could result in you paying higher property taxes than you should. Getting a … Read More
Accountability is Key
Statistically speaking, the overwhelming majority of people have given up on or pushed aside their New Year’s Resolutions by March of any given year. This doesn’t mean that the goals … Read More
How to Stop Wasting Time on Spam Calls
Your phone rings, it’s a local number and you answer right away. Afterall, it could be an appraisal order from a new customer, a potential homeowner, a local bank, or … Read More
Dear Appraisers, Why do You Care about Your Competition’s Fees
As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, … Read More
Driving Comps Can Be Risky Business
Recently, I had a scary experience while taking comp photos. I live in a very rural area where there are a lot of people who are very protective about their … Read More
Getting a “No”
We are constantly negotiating with people in our lives. All day, every day, we are asking things of our friends, family, clients and coworkers. We’ve been taught to try and … Read More
Be Nice or Be Quiet
Back in the 1980’s an American minister by the name of Robert Fulghum published a series of essays in a book titled All I Really Need To Know I Learned … Read More