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
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
Life Insurance for Appraiser Employees
I know it is not common to think about life insurance for employees when you own a small business. However, if you have employees with advanced training who would be difficult … Read More
Insurance Benefits for Appraiser Employees
First and foremost, I want to stress the fact that I am not a financial advisor. I have my own financial advisor who is excellent at giving me sound advice. … Read More