I mentor a lot of appraisers from all across the nation. Most of the time, appraisers ask me how to do something such as, how to get their business to … Read More
Finding Comps in Non-Disclosure States
All three states that I’m licensed in, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming, are non-disclosure states. I’ve never worked in a disclosure state and so I’m always a bit surprised when I’m … Read More
Small Equals Big
Small changes can lead to big improvements. At some point, within almost every coaching session, I believe that some version of this topic comes up. I’ll suggest a fairly minor … Read More
Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal
Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. In some ways, I can understand their … Read More
The Best Idea for IT Support for Your Appraisal Office
Technology is important to your business. Sometimes, it can be a challenge to keep your computer, your systems, your network, your internet, and the software you use all running and … Read More
Phone Apps for Productivity
I’m big on technology. One of my most used pieces of technology is my smartphone. I wanted to share with you some of the apps that I use all the … Read More
Get Non-Lender Work with Video
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