Here’s a situation you’ll run into once or twice in your career. There is a new subdivision. Now, new subdivisions sometimes have model homes. Model homes typically have furniture, fixtures, … Read More
The Tier V Position Must Function at 30,000 Feet
You have heard me talk (a lot!) about Tier I, Tier II, Tier III, and Tier IV appraisal office skills. Now we’re going to talk about Tier V office skills, … Read More
Aren’t Appraisers Supposed to be Independent?
When was the last time you brought in somebody from outside your firm to help you solve an appraisal problem? Is that a step you should take? Aren’t appraisers supposed … Read More
Virtual Appraisal Assistant Synergy
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