Blogs
Which Tablet is Best for Appraisers?
I teach a number of classes and workshops on mobile appraising. I define mobile appraising as using tablets and laser measuring devices to gather data at your real estate appraisal
What Can the Government ‘Shutdown’ Teach the Appraisal Industry?
First of all, let’s be clear… it was not really a complete ‘shutdown.’ A large majority of federal workers were still at work, but for those who were furloughed, it
A Different (Ahem) Better Way of Thinking for Appraisers
We just wrapped our first, Go Create Some Value, Two-day Workshop in Salt Lake City. Fourteen hours of positive instruction, plenty of appraiser interaction, and a whole lot of fun!
Making the Case for Live Appraiser Education
Have you seen the trailer for new Spike Jonze film Her yet? If not, watch it below and then finish reading. Pretty creepy, eh? What is interesting to me
How to Handle an Angry Borrower at a Re-inspection
We’ve all been there. We do an appraisal inspection and find health and safety issues that must be mentioned in the appraisal. A few weeks later, we receive an engagement
“I Can Inspect a Home Faster Using my Clipboard and Pencil”
I do a lot of traveling. Too much if you ask my wife. I enjoy traveling and seeing new cities, but dealing with airports, rental cars, hotels and the like
Knowing When to Let Go
My hair is not quite as long as Tarzan’s, but I can sure swing through the trees like him… at least I thought I could. Two weeks ago, I took
Appraisal Quality Control Procedures
On Labor Day last week, I wrote an article titled “Four Types of People.” The purpose of the blog post was to show you how I see the working world.
Four Types of People
I realize it is somewhat unfair to place people in categories. Now that that is out of the way, I have found that most people fit into one of four
Opportunity Cost, Time Management, and Principles
As I write this, I am sitting in traffic court waiting for my turn to present my case. They say every story has two sides. I would guess that is
“Hiring of Trainees to Remain Slow.” This is ‘Shocking News?’
According to a recent survey conducted by the Appraisal Institute, “trainee hiring will remain relatively weak for the next one- to two-years.” Um, I hate to disagree with the results
As the Appraiser, I Take an Average of One Call Per Month
While most appraisers are crying “foul” over the numerous new regulations being required by our clients of late, I am finding ways to simplify. If your clients are asking for
So, You Want to Become an Appraiser
One of the most common questions I am asked as The Appraiser Coach is, “I want to become an appraiser. How do I find someone to train me?” It often
Too Much of a Good Thing
I need to get in better shape. I would like to lose about 30 lbs, but I have two problems: I love to eat and I hate to exercise. Puts
The Veteran’s Administration—A Model for all AMCs
Let us begin with the obvious—the Veteran’s Administration (VA) is not an Appraisal Management Company (AMC). They are a non-profit, government entity that works under different rules, so making a