Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, … Read More
Breaking Barriers to Success
Are you getting in your own way? Are you limiting your own success because you don’t believe that it is possible to reach your goal? There is a way you … Read More
Are Pictures Really Worth a 1000 Words?
Realtor magazine published an article about whether or not listing photos should stay online after the home has sold. Some homeowners have privacy and safety concerns over these photos being … Read More
Never Sacrifice Quality in the Name of Efficiency
There are no magic beans or secret sauce that you can use to suddenly make your life better. It’s actually about little tweaks; it’s a bunch of little things that … Read More
Check Your Oil
You need to take care of yourself, even when you are busy and you’re having record breaking months. You can work hard but you still need to include some rest … Read More
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Over and over again, in just about any mastermind group or private coaching, I see the same phenomenon. People get comfortable with what they’re doing and, even when they are … Read More
Realtors Are Professionals Too
As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real … Read More
Sometimes “No” Is Okay
Fear might be a good motivator, but it is a poor problem solver. Over the years, I’ve had to learn how to not be afraid of my clients. That is, … Read More
Tandem Garage Conundrum
A question that comes up quite often on the forums is what to do about garages that have tandem spaces, what to do about two car garages that can really … Read More
Dressing as a Professional
I’ve heard the complaints from other appraisers that there are AMC’s out there that request that appraisers that work with them dress professionally. I’m not really sure why this bothers … Read More