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
When You Complete a Final and Were Not the Original Appraiser
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
Why Ask the Question if You Don’t Like the Answer?
I was asked a little while back to do a personal appraisal on a home. Our new customer was looking at the possibility of selling his home and had heard … Read More
Sky-diving Into The Appraisal World
It honestly was never really a “bucket-list item” for me; skydiving. Don’t get me wrong, if the opportunity presented itself, I am game, but it was never an item that … Read More
Covid 19 Coronavirus and Real Estate Appraisers
By nature, I am an optimist. I can’t help it. Try as I might, I cannot seem to be a “glass-half-empty” kind of guy. Even in times of challenge and … Read More
The Words We Use
Words are powerful and language matters in all situations, but today, I want to specifically talk about the importance of how we use language in the appraisal profession. There are … Read More
Employee Compensation and Candy Bars
A wise individual once pointed out to me that when I buy a candy bar, I am willing to pay the store clerk a dollar (assuming that is the cost), … Read More