People are people. Whether you’re from a small town in South Dakota, a big city in Europe, or living in a mud hut in Africa, we all have at least … Read More
Be Seen, Build Trust, Get Hired
You have been a real estate appraiser for years. Or maybe you’ve just got six months under your belt. Either way, each of us needs to determine how we will … Read More
A Contract is Born
What makes a contract a contract? Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that … Read More
Baby Steps
Every Sunday evening at 8 pm I get a notification on my phone that says “Don’t forget your big 3!” What are the big 3? The big 3 are weekly … Read More
A Year in Review
With the end of the year upon us, it’s important to look back on where we’ve been. During that process, however, it is also important to take the time to … Read More
Don’t Be Alice!
In his classic novel Alice in Wonderland, author Lewis Carroll teaches an important principle through the character of the Cheshire Cat. Lost in the woods and faced with a crossroads, … Read More
The Problem With Perspective
There’s a common theme that comes up a lot in my coaching, and that is overcoming the idea that people have of what is – or is not – possible. … Read More
What’s in Front of You
I call this the Bookstore Story, and it’s a story that I’ve told to my employees, my family, my friends, and even myself at times. It’s taught me some valuable … Read More
To Clone or Not to Clone?
Cloning or templates? What is the best for you? How do you start your appraisal reports? Various other software programs have different ways but, in general, we’re going to talk … Read More
Rental Schedules Without an Appraisal?
Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, … Read More