The news hit like a freight train last Thursday – CoreLogic had acquired a la mode. The story sent shockwaves throughout the appraisal industry, and it’s no reach to say … Read More
Off-Shouldering; The Key to Success
We are now knee-deep in tax season. Oh joy. When I realized this, it got me thinking about the first time I ever made use of off-shouldering. “Off-shouldering” is … Read More
You Don’t Have to Make Everything “All Better” as an Appraiser
A little while ago, my wife recommended a book to me. It is called “I Don’t Have to Make Everything All Better,” by Gary and Joy Lundberg. It’s … Read More
Three Ways to Reverse the Mass Exodus of Appraisers
I was recently in Texas at yet another appraisal conference. The man who was speaking asked everyone to stand up. There were approximately 140 appraisers in the room. He then … Read More
The Cheese Has Moved
There are enough of our foes out there calling appraisers “rats” that I am not going to join the mantra. However, I do want to make an analogy as it … Read More
Geographical Competency
There was a recent study completed that proved, beyond a doubt, what I have essentially suspected for years. The topic was what causes criminals to do what they do. After … Read More