Here’s a situation you’ll run into once or twice in your career. There is a new subdivision. Now, new subdivisions sometimes have model homes. Model homes typically have furniture, fixtures, … Read More
Can Appraiser B Update Appraiser A’s Appraisal?
Can an appraiser complete a 1004D form (an Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report [Form 1004D]) if s/he did not do the original appraisal? A lot of appraisers ask this question. … Read More
The Tier V Position Must Function at 30,000 Feet
You have heard me talk (a lot!) about Tier I, Tier II, Tier III, and Tier IV appraisal office skills. Now we’re going to talk about Tier V office skills, … Read More
Aren’t Appraisers Supposed to be Independent?
When was the last time you brought in somebody from outside your firm to help you solve an appraisal problem? Is that a step you should take? Aren’t appraisers supposed … Read More
To Pay or Not To Pay, That is the Question
Should appraisers pay to be on an AMC’s approved appraiser list? Is this one way to get new clients? If an AMC solicited you, would you check it out? Now, … Read More
This One Needs A Red Toe-Tag
You never know what is going to happen in your appraisal office. There are just too many variables to be able to cover all of them all the time. So … Read More
Virtual Appraisal Assistant Synergy
I sometimes am criticized for hiring assistants outside of the United States. More specifically, I am criticized for paying my virtual assistants outside the United States 3-6 dollars an hour. … Read More
Don’t Overdo It
I think it is human nature to do things the way you have always done them. Now these things may not necessarily be wrong, but they also may be hurting … Read More
Setting Up an Effective Appraisal Business Structure
Many of you are striving towards building and changing your appraisal firm. You are working to grow your business, delegate more, and improve the quality of your services. It … Read More
Will Zestimates Put The Appraiser Out Of Business?
In the old days, if a homeowner really wanted to find out how much their property was worth in the current market, they called an appraiser. Our customers understood that … Read More