At Appraisal Precision and Consulting Group, we answer the phone. When I say “we”, I mean when you call in, unless we are totally slammed with phone calls, you will … Read More
The Richest Appraiser in Babylon
If you’ve not read “The Richest Man In Babylon” by George S. Clason, stop reading this blog right now, get on Amazon, and order a copy of it immediately. Order … Read More
How To Treat Your VA
At my appraisal company, Appraisal Precision, we pride ourselves on completing our assignments timely and well. There has been a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and not a few sleepless … Read More
Condos and Townhouses – You’re Comparing Apples to Oranges
Because I get the regular opportunity to chat with appraisers, I also have the regular opportunity to answer a lot of questions. One that frequently comes, especially in coaching situations, … Read More
If You Build it, Will They Come?
Let’s face it: if you are reading this blog, you are likely a real estate appraiser. If you are a real estate appraiser, then you are likely involved with a … Read More
Refining Yourself and Your Appraisal Business
There is a principle, or way of looking at things that I try to regularly apply both personally and when I am coaching others. This is a tool that helps … Read More
Can an AMC Tell Appraisers How to Dress?
I recently saw a Facebook post where an appraiser was quite upset and offended that an AMC asked him to dress professionally for an appraisal walkthrough. Now, this was a … Read More
Oh, No! Not An Economics Lesson! Dustin, Stop! You’re Killing Me!
What do you think of Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations?! B-O-R-I-N-G! You’re right, Adam Smith’s book is not the most exciting reading on the planet. It was not … Read More
Mr. Harris, Come And Take A Look At This Fabulous Deck I Built Myself!
“Mr. Harris, welcome to our home! Come out here and take a look as this fabulous deck I built myself over a couple of weekends! I found out how to … Read More
How Do The Presence (or Absence of Sex Offenders) Affect Appraised Value?
OK. You’re well and truly involved with your research on a job that’s already late. You think you’ve got all your due diligence-bases covered. But you call the broker to … Read More