It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. For those of you who are … Read More
When You Complete a Final and Were Not the Original Appraiser
First of all, let’s clear the air of any initial confusion that could be potentially floating around out there. It is absolutely okay for an appraiser to complete a final … Read More
Why Ask the Question if You Don’t Like the Answer?
I was asked a little while back to do a personal appraisal on a home. Our new customer was looking at the possibility of selling his home and had heard … Read More
Sky-diving Into The Appraisal World
It honestly was never really a “bucket-list item” for me; skydiving. Don’t get me wrong, if the opportunity presented itself, I am game, but it was never an item that … Read More
Covid 19 Coronavirus and Real Estate Appraisers
By nature, I am an optimist. I can’t help it. Try as I might, I cannot seem to be a “glass-half-empty” kind of guy. Even in times of challenge and … Read More
What To Do When Your Appraisal Office Is Slow
We work in a cyclical business. I do not care how busy you are today, how buried you feel in work, you will have a downturn. It is the nature … Read More
The Words We Use
Words are powerful and language matters in all situations, but today, I want to specifically talk about the importance of how we use language in the appraisal profession. There are … Read More
Employee Compensation and Candy Bars
A wise individual once pointed out to me that when I buy a candy bar, I am willing to pay the store clerk a dollar (assuming that is the cost), … Read More
A Step Often Ignored by Appraisers?
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Tim Andersen, whom I would call an expert in the topic of highest and best use. While this post is a good … Read More
Avoiding False Charges
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, CFP®, or CPA®, physician, etc., thus do not offer legal, financial, accounting, or medical advice. You should not interpret anything in this blog to … Read More