Once upon a time (not so long ago), there was a man (we will call him Bill). When Bill was Billy, his father started and ran a fairly successful insurance … Read More
Being the Master of Your Destiny
Sometimes I think we forget the blessings and unique opportunities that come with being an appraisal business owner. While there are certainly many struggles that come with owning your own … Read More
Mobile Appraising
Switching to a laser measurer for appraising was one of the best business decisions I ever made. I have saved countless hours of time and frustration in my home observations. … Read More
Are Robots Replacing Appraisers?
As I have worked with appraisers, I have noticed a common fear that computers and algorithms will eventually replace appraisers altogether. I can understand the fear especially as technology is … Read More
I Don’t Do What My Competitors Do
I remember a time when I lived from paycheck to paycheck, and I worked 60 to 90 hours a week. Much of my life was lived out of fear. Fear … Read More
Necessary Analyses for an Arm’s-Length Transaction
How often do we appraisers get into the mode where we think we know it all? Occasionally, do we need to step back and look at the way we do … Read More
Accommodating Appraisal Clients
Clients sometimes ask me to do things that are not in my normal course of business.. Keep in mind that this blog is not referring to things of an immoral, … Read More
Overcome Your Fears
I hate going to the gym, but I do go, since it helps me in so many ways. Usually, I do three sets of whatever exercise at 10 reps each. … Read More
Are You a Statistician or An Analyst?
Just what is our role as appraisers? Are we statisticians or analysts? First, either of these would apply only to what I call a “Tier III appraiser,” since statistics and … Read More
Do Some of Your Clients Need Fired?
Many of you may not have heard me talk about my A, B, and Y Clients and you may be wondering what the heck I am talking about. I am … Read More