I’m not the biggest dessert person in the world, but I have a weakness for Arnold Palmers. For those of you unfamiliar with what an Arnold Palmer is, it’s a … Read More
Connecting With Agents
When it comes to getting business, a lot of us like to go for the “low-hanging fruit.” AMCs are a wonderful source of that “easy to get” business. They’ve been … Read More
Embracing New Technology and Efficiency
I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers … Read More
Appraisers: Fraud is Not Okay
Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few … Read More
A Home Owner’s View on Value
As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into … Read More
Wow! A Receptionist Who is Both Personable as Well as Professional!
At Appraisal Precision and Consulting Group, we answer the phone. When I say “we”, I mean when you call in, unless we are totally slammed with phone calls, you will … Read More
Building Materials Can Affect Value
Here’s a great question: Where can newbie and apprentice appraisers go to get training in how to distinguish among building materials? I have to admit this is something I never … 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
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