Years ago, I went on a nation-wide tour where I met with appraisers in several cities. We discussed what I do as an appraiser and business owner, and how they … Read More
Price vs Value
Nobody can deny that there are a lot of issues plaguing the appraisal industry at the moment. I want to talk about one issue that I sometimes see: the … Read More
It Could Be Worse
I want to talk to you today about something that’s been in my thoughts recently – a question of our mindset as appraisers, if you will – that was brought on … Read More
Is $25 per Square Foot Accurate?
What is the proper adjustment for differences in square footage on a 2,500 square foot home as compared to a 2,800 square foot abode? $25 per square foot? $30 a … Read More
New or Different Does Not Mean Bad
Whenever something new comes along there are a certain number of detractors. It happened when the automobile was introduced, it happened when computers began to show up in homes around … Read More
Should Appraisers be Using Regression Analysis Tools?
What is a regression tool for appraisers? In layman’s terms, it is a way to take statistical data and boil it down into a readable format. It is one thing … Read More