Technology is important to your business. Sometimes, it can be a challenge to keep your computer, your systems, your network, your internet, and the software you use all running and … Read More
Get Non-Lender Work with Video
As a coach, I’m teaching appraisers on a constant basis. A lot of them are interested in doing non-lender work but they aren’t sure how to attract that work. Really, … Read More
How Much Should You Make Each Month?
How much do you need to make each month? While it’s going to vary from person to person, you should know how much you need every single month in order … Read More
Become the “Go To” Appraiser in Your Area
Near my office there are two convenience stores but I only ever go to one of them. Really, there isn’t anything terrible about the one I don’t go to, but … Read More
Accountability is Key
Statistically speaking, the overwhelming majority of people have given up on or pushed aside their New Year’s Resolutions by March of any given year. This doesn’t mean that the goals … Read More
Getting a “No”
We are constantly negotiating with people in our lives. All day, every day, we are asking things of our friends, family, clients and coworkers. We’ve been taught to try and … Read More
Under Promise and Over Deliver
There are certain principles of good work and challenges that come when starting or running any business. Much of what we learn as business owners can also be passed on … Read More
Saving Photos as an Appraiser
It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. Then there are all the comp photos. … Read More
How To Determine Time Adjustments
I recently had a question come in from a follower regarding how to best make time adjustments in this crazy world of multiple offers and offers over list. It was … Read More
Fannie Mae is Not Developing New Appraisal Forms
Despite what rumors you may have heard, Fannie Mae is not coming out with any new appraisal forms. Of course, I am playing with you a bit; they are coming … Read More