First of all, let’s clear the air of any initial confusion that could be potentially floating around out there. It is absolutely okay for an appraiser to complete a final … Read More
Appraisal Office Employee Pay Raises
I give my employees pay raises using a little different method than may be common for many businesses. I have noticed that it is fairly typical for employers to give … Read More
Acquiring E&O Insurance for Appraiser Hires
I recently discovered some interesting information regarding errors and omission insurance for employees. I am hoping that by sharing this information, I will be saving some of you time and … Read More
Being the Master of Your Destiny
Sometimes I think we forget the blessings and unique opportunities that come with being an appraisal business owner. While there are certainly many struggles that come with owning your own … Read More
I Don’t Do What My Competitors Do
I remember a time when I lived from paycheck to paycheck, and I worked 60 to 90 hours a week. Much of my life was lived out of fear. Fear … Read More
Accommodating Appraisal Clients
Clients sometimes ask me to do things that are not in my normal course of business.. Keep in mind that this blog is not referring to things of an immoral, … Read More
Do Some of Your Clients Need Fired?
Many of you may not have heard me talk about my A, B, and Y Clients and you may be wondering what the heck I am talking about. I am … Read More
What Exactly is an Evaluation
(This is an edited version of a podcast Mike Brunson and I had on the topic of evaluations. Mike is a state-certified general real estate appraiser in Nevada and Arizona, … Read More
Be a Forward-Thinking Business Owner
As I teach my business model to individuals across the country, I somewhat frequently encounter appraisers who are offended by my methods for whatever reason. Those who hear me talk … Read More
Using Videos to Market Your Appraisal Business
If you want to attract more non-lender work, you need to have a strong online presence. A lot of non-lender work for appraisers is a result of whether they can … Read More