In the context of a real estate appraisal, especially a residential real estate appraisal for a lender thru an AMC, what is confidential? First, look at USPAP’s definition of confidential … Read More
Appraisers and Phones
It is rare for appraisers to meet potential or existing clients face-to-face. As technology dominates the business world, most, if not all, orders are obtained through email or phone. It … Read More
The Appraiser Gap Between Where We Are & Where We Want to Be
We appraisers must make decisions every day. However, sometimes taking that step is really difficult. I can’t take away the difficulty and discomfort inherent in making a decision, but this … Read More
Inspections Can Sometimes Be Embarrassing
Inspections can occasionally get embarrassing, right? It happens to all of us. That’s just part of the appraisal business. But that does not make things any easier or less embarrassing, … Read More
Maintaining Your Standards as a Mentor
The Appraisal Foundation recently announced that they are lowering their standards for appraisers to get their appraiser licenses. Prior to April 30, 2018, licensed general appraisers needed 2,000 hours of … Read More
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE INEVITABLE (Part II of a Three-Part Series)?
(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
New Client, Same Property
There is a problem that I would guess most appraisers run into on a somewhat frequent basis. Imagine the following scenario (it probably won’t be too hard since you have … Read More
Buying Time
We all have twenty-four hours in a day. One’s economic status, ethnicity, or gender doesn’t change that. I believe the secret to success is finding ways to create more time … Read More
Creating Your Circle of Influence
One aspect of my job that I love, is the opportunity that I have to associate with many inspirational individuals. It is my pleasure and honor to be surrounded … Read More
A few a la mode Tricks
What better way to talk about boosting productivity than to talk about the software you are using. Recently, I was talking to an appraiser in my Dream Team who had … Read More