There is the law…there is what some appraisers do…and then there is something in between. As you all know, we are required by USPAP to have geographical competency before we … Read More
Business Owners Never Take Vacations
Do you find it amusing, as I do, how our employees savor the holidays? Memorial Day, Labor Day, the Christmas holiday, even the weekends seem to be milestones. It is … Read More
How Long Would it Take you to Measure This House?
Better yet, where would you find comps? Tell me about your unusual assignments by commenting below. Now, go create some value! ———————————————————————————————————————————————— Dustin Harris is a multi-business owner, but … Read More
What Type of Assistance Must be Disclosed on an Appraisal Report? …and how to do it.
For most appraisal business owners, this article does not apply. Why? Because they do almost everything themselves (with the possible exception of answering the phones and email). For those who … Read More
“Customary and Reasonable Fees?” Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Interesting comment made at the office today. One of my employees said, “I hear that the new Frank-Dodd Act will require that our clients start paying us ‘customary and reasonable’ … Read More
Taking Self-Portraits in the Bathroom Mirror
Okay, get your mind out of the gutter. I am not sure which search engine terms brought you to this post, but this is NOT one of THOSE websites! Though I … Read More