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
What Exactly is an Evaluation
(This is an edited version of a podcast Mike Brunson and I had on the topic of evaluations. Mike is a state-certified general real estate appraiser in Nevada and Arizona, … Read More
Tips and Tricks for Appraising with a Laptop
As appraisers, we are on the go a lot, and the more portable our offices can be, the more successful we will be. If our offices are portable, then we … Read More
Steps to Help You Love Appraising
I’ve been doing appraising for most of my life, and I can honestly say that I love my job. I love running a business, I love driving around my beautiful … Read More
Revamp Your Staff Meetings
Firstly, if you are not currently holding staff meetings, you need to. It is important for you as a business owner to be frequently communicating with your staff. Your employees … Read More
Do Appraisers Really Need to Take Comp Photos?
First, before the hate mail starts rolling in, let me assure you that I understand the requirements surrounding comparable photos, and I do take them as an appraiser. I am … Read More
Complimenting Liability
There is a natural tendency for me to want to compliment a home before I leave simply because I want to be polite. However, I have often wondered whether complimenting … Read More