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
When There’s No Comparison
If you’ve been a part of the appraisal world for long, you’ve had this experience. You’ve just submitted a completed report that you feel pretty good about. Soon afterward, however, … Read More
Less Isn’t Always More
I’ve been asked how much should be filled out on site during a mobile appraisal. I know there’s a lot of ways out there to do this; there are almost … Read More
Smart Inspections
I was recently contacted by an individual with a question. This woman said that she has been using an iPad for years to do her mobile inspections, but had heard … Read More
Love What You Do, Do What You Love
Imagine yourself on a crisp sunny day in February bombing down a hill of fresh powder in your new skis… can you picture it? Or maybe instead of shredding the … Read More
Stop Putting it Off!
A couple years ago, I was out skiing with my boys, something I try to do once a week during the winter. We had a great time, but at one … Read More
The Path to Credibility
I was recently proofreading a paper my son had written for a class and came across a quote from Benjamin Franklin. My son used quotation marks to offset the … Read More
Where is Your Focus?
While getting ready for a big trip with my wife, I found myself in my home office working some odd hours. I was in the zone, cruising through my to-do … Read More
The New Debate
We’ve all heard of the classic debate: What’s the correct way to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Allow me to introduce a new debate: What’s the correct way … Read More
What To Do When Hiring A Trainee
You are working hard as an appraiser, gaining customers, and creating value. You love what you do and are excited to see the business you have diligently and meticulously worked … Read More