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
Can Your Appraisal Business Run Without You
I think it is important to be able to take a vacation from time to time. Perhaps your vacation is an opportunity to build relationships or simply a time to … Read More
Appraisers and Phones
It is rare for appraisers to meet potential or existing clients face-to-face. As technology dominates the business world, most, if not all, orders are obtained through email or phone. It … Read More
Reconciliation
How do you reconcile between the value indications of the three approaches, or even between the range of value indication in even one approach? How you answer this is important … Read More
New Client, Same Property
There is a problem that I would guess most appraisers run into on a somewhat frequent basis. Imagine the following scenario (it probably won’t be too hard since you have … Read More
Buying Time
We all have twenty-four hours in a day. One’s economic status, ethnicity, or gender doesn’t change that. I believe the secret to success is finding ways to create more time … Read More
Creating Your Circle of Influence
One aspect of my job that I love, is the opportunity that I have to associate with many inspirational individuals. It is my pleasure and honor to be surrounded … Read More