The hiring process can be very time consuming and difficult. It is hard to find a qualified individual that will meet your needs and integrate well into your office culture. … Read More
Tax Day Has Been Extended But Time Now to Prepare for It
I want to share with you a tax tip. Unfortunately, we appraisers have to pay taxes. This may help you to make it less painful. When I was a young … Read More
Pandemics Give Appraisers More to Talk About
It is important that you become known locally as an expert. Local attorneys, accountants, lenders, real estate agents, should know that when it comes to real estate values, you are … Read More
Confused by the COVID-19 Protocols?
Did you go on a snipe hunt as a child? Did your friends play this trick on you? We’ve probably all been on a snipe hunt, so we’ve all learned … Read More
You Cannot Predict the Future But You Can Stay on Top of Your Market
We do not have much data from sales during C-19 yet. But are there other ways to determine how the pandemic will affect the nation’s real estate markets? And sometimes, … Read More
Comp Photos, Inspections and Such During a Pandemic
Are appraisers professionals? During these convoluted times of C-19 it is likely we will need to modify to some extent the way we do business, but must we modify our … Read More
Pandemics Do Not Give Us a Get Out of Jail Free Card
In talking with Tim Andersen, a USPAP instructor and long-experienced appraiser, I was reminded that, even in the time of C-19, USPAP applies, and appraisals must still be credible. Reports … Read More
Covid-19 Inspection Cheat-Sheet
What are we supposed to do about inspections during Covid-19? There is all sorts of conflicting data about inspections, for example, but there is no requirement for the GSEs coordinate … Read More
Make Changes That Make You Happy
As I talk with other appraisers and read online forums, I am often saddened by what I hear and see. Many appraisers appear to be unhappy with their profession, and … Read More
From Zero to Hero
After reading a comment awhile back by someone who was wanting to know what things somebody would need in order to become an appraiser, I decided to put together a … Read More