I woke up to a text the other morning from one of my employees. The text had been sent at 12:30 AM! Now, I turn my phone off at night … Read More
Saving Photos as an Appraiser
It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. Then there are all the comp photos. … Read More
How To Determine Time Adjustments
I recently had a question come in from a follower regarding how to best make time adjustments in this crazy world of multiple offers and offers over list. It was … Read More
Fannie Mae is Not Developing New Appraisal Forms
Despite what rumors you may have heard, Fannie Mae is not coming out with any new appraisal forms. Of course, I am playing with you a bit; they are coming … Read More
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 … Read More
Embracing New Technology and Efficiency
I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers … Read More
Appraisers: Fraud is Not Okay
Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few … Read More
Why are Appraisers Banned from Doing Work They’re Qualified to Do?
I just got out of an interesting conversation I had with my CPA. Eventually, our conversation veered onto the topic of work. I was curious about what it takes to … Read More
How Much Should a New Real Estate Appraiser Charge?
I was recently asked by a newbie in real estate appraisal how much I think a new real estate appraiser should charge. Many new appraisers and trainees want to get … Read More
When to Break the Rules
I recently broke my scapula taking my 11-year-old dirt biking. I should have brought another adult, but it was his and my bonding time. To set the scene: We were … Read More