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Can You Be an Appraiser and an Agent at the Same Time?

It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there are a couple potential conflicts of interest that you should be wary of.  First of all, there needs to be a clear line between when […]

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Is This Appraisal Thing Actually a Profession?

Is real estate appraisal an industry or a profession?  Which term describes us?  Which term should describe us, as well as what we do?   It is clear we provide our clients with a service, which is one of the hallmarks of a profession.  However, one of the components of one definition of industry is the

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Who Can Complain About Appraisals

  Time to get on my soapbox and complain about a complaint filed against me (not a charge, but merely a complaint). I did an appraisal of a multi-family property near my office. The property owner/borrower called me to complain about the appraisal since it came in far less than she thought it should (not

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Giving Valuable Benefits in an Appraisal Office

As an employer, it is important to create an environment for your employees that helps them feel appreciated and valued. While pay is certainly important, it is also important to provide additional benefits, other than pay, for your employees. The cost of hiring and training a new employee is significant. As a result, it is

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Why it is Beneficial for All Appraisers to Have Mentors

I credit much of my success as an appraisal business owner to my mentors and the mastermind groups that I have had the privilege to be a part of. I have gained so much wisdom from these individuals as I have rubbed shoulders with them. Ultimately, the models of one-on-one mentoring and group mentoring push

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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 is essential for appraisers to have a professional phone presence. Today I am going to give you three tips for sounding professional on the phone.

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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 by valuation experts who push me to be a better appraiser.   I have also encountered many appraisers who are very negative towards the industry.

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The Tiered Appraisal Office

If you’ve not read “Good to Great” by Jim Collins yet, then I highly recommend that you do so. It’s been a few years now since I read it myself, but the lessons this book contains have really stuck with me. In the book, Collins does multiple case studies of two, similar companies who work

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Did That Guy Just Take a Picture of My Kids???

I want to talk to you today about something most of us appraisers do on a daily basis – taking comparable photos. Now, I don’t want to get into the whole “Are comps a waste of time? Do they actually serve any purpose?” debate. That’s gone on long enough and it isn’t going to stop

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Behold the Post-it Note

Hello everybody, my name is Dustin Harris and I am an addict. The nature of my addiction? Post-it notes. I’ve tried and I’ve tried and I just can’t kick the habit. I need your help. Okay, so that might be a little dramatic… but I’m only half-joking! I do genuinely have an obsession with post-it notes

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