I sometimes am criticized for hiring assistants outside of the United States. More specifically, I am criticized for paying my virtual assistants outside the United States 3-6 dollars an hour. … Read More
Don’t Overdo It
I think it is human nature to do things the way you have always done them. Now these things may not necessarily be wrong, but they also may be hurting … Read More
Will Zestimates Put The Appraiser Out Of Business?
In the old days, if a homeowner really wanted to find out how much their property was worth in the current market, they called an appraiser. Our customers understood that … Read More
Pandemics Give Appraisers More to Talk About
It is important that you become known locally as an expert. Local attorneys, accountants, lenders, real estate agents, should know that when it comes to real estate values, you are … Read More
Confused by the COVID-19 Protocols?
Did you go on a snipe hunt as a child? Did your friends play this trick on you? We’ve probably all been on a snipe hunt, so we’ve all learned … Read More
You Cannot Predict the Future But You Can Stay on Top of Your Market
We do not have much data from sales during C-19 yet. But are there other ways to determine how the pandemic will affect the nation’s real estate markets? And sometimes, … Read More
Pandemics Do Not Give Us a Get Out of Jail Free Card
In talking with Tim Andersen, a USPAP instructor and long-experienced appraiser, I was reminded that, even in the time of C-19, USPAP applies, and appraisals must still be credible. Reports … Read More
Covid-19 Inspection Cheat-Sheet
What are we supposed to do about inspections during Covid-19? There is all sorts of conflicting data about inspections, for example, but there is no requirement for the GSEs coordinate … Read More
Make Changes That Make You Happy
As I talk with other appraisers and read online forums, I am often saddened by what I hear and see. Many appraisers appear to be unhappy with their profession, and … Read More
Things to Remember When You Wear an Appraiser Cap and an Agent Cap
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