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
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
The Importance of Taking a Break
Many of us throw ourselves into our work because we love it. We love it so much we forget to take regular breaks, but it’s such an important thing to … Read More
Your Best Friend as an Appraiser
Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. … Read More
A Home Owner’s View on Value
As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into … Read More