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
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
A Step Often Ignored by Appraisers?
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Tim Andersen, whom I would call an expert in the topic of highest and best use. While this post is a good … Read More
From Zero to Hero
After reading a comment awhile back by someone who was wanting to know what things somebody would need in order to become an appraiser, I decided to put together a … 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
Revamp Your Staff Meetings
Firstly, if you are not currently holding staff meetings, you need to. It is important for you as a business owner to be frequently communicating with your staff. Your employees … Read More
Do Appraisers Really Need to Take Comp Photos?
First, before the hate mail starts rolling in, let me assure you that I understand the requirements surrounding comparable photos, and I do take them as an appraiser. I am … Read More
Can the Same Form Have More Than One Property on it?
Lots of folks have asked me, “Dustin, can I appraise two different properties on the same appraisal report at the same time?”. Now understand I am not a USPAP instructor, … Read More
Practice Essentialism in Appraising
In both your appraisal business, as well as your life, are you focused on the fluff and the crap? Do you major in minors? Or, do you focus on, do … Read More