I want to talk to you today about something that’s been in my thoughts recently – a question of our mindset as appraisers, if you will – that was brought on … Read More
Corelogic And a la mode; Has The Sky Fallen?
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
Which Vehicle is Best for Appraisers
As many of you know, I often head to appraisal-related Facebook groups and forums to check out the hot topics of the day. It’s a nice little way to … 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
The Way Things Used To Be
It’s a common complaint in our industry that real estate appraisers haven’t had a raise in two decades. The argument goes that twenty years ago, the standard fee for an … Read More
Empty Inboxes
Call me what you like: obsessive compulsive, completely crazy… I don’t care! I just hate seeing a messy inbox. It’s one of my biggest pet peeves in life. Seriously, it … Read More
How to Bid an Appraisal Job
I was talking with one of my All Star Team members on the phone, when the subject of bidding for appraisal jobs came up. This person was struggling to reach … Read More
November is a Great Time to Visit Vegas
Readers of my blog know I am not a big Las Vegas fan. I end up there 3-4 times per year, but it is not my favorite city in the … Read More
Why Do Appraisers Need a College Degree?
Let me begin by stating that I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree. I do not state that to get the adulations of the reader, but to … Read More
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