Dave Towne, an appraiser out of Washington State, contacted me about ways for appraisers to improve their reports. Since Dave does a lot of review work and sees a lot … Read More
Who Can Complain About Appraisals
Time to get on my soapbox and complain about a complaint filed against me (not a charge, but merely a complaint). I did an appraisal of a multi-family property … Read More
Be a Forward-Thinking Business Owner
As I teach my business model to individuals across the country, I somewhat frequently encounter appraisers who are offended by my methods for whatever reason. Those who hear me talk … Read More
Giving Valuable Benefits in an Appraisal Office
As an employer, it is important to create an environment for your employees that helps them feel appreciated and valued. While pay is certainly important, it is also important to … Read More
Why it is Beneficial for All Appraisers to Have Mentors
I credit much of my success as an appraisal business owner to my mentors and the mastermind groups that I have had the privilege to be a part of. I … Read More
Using Videos to Market Your Appraisal Business
If you want to attract more non-lender work, you need to have a strong online presence. A lot of non-lender work for appraisers is a result of whether they can … Read More
Protecting Against Embezzlement in Appraisal Office Delegation
Many of you know my method when it comes to delegating in my appraisal business and even in my personal life. I first know what I am worth per hour; … Read More
Hire Slowly and Fire Quickly
As part of your appraisal business, how slowly should your hire? How quickly should you fire? Since we are human, we tend not to look at hiring someone to fill … Read More
COD At The Door?
In the past, it was common for appraisers to collect their fees directly from the borrower at the time of the property visit (i.e., at the door). I would take … Read More
The Wheels on the Appraiser Bus Go Round and Round
You probably have heard me refer to the analogy of the bus in Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great. He compares a business to a bus and talks about making … Read More