I was talking with one of my All Star Team members on the phone, when the subject of bidding for appraisal jobs came up. This person was struggling to reach … Read More
I Should Have Been An Attorney
Let’s pretend you are a young, a 20-something who just passed the bar exam. Because you are are new to the world of lawyering: in debt up to your earlobes … Read More
At Least We Don’t Have Pots On Our Heads
I recently took a road trip with my wife and children to the Four Corners area and the Mesa Verde National Park. While there, we toured several of the ancient … Read More
An Appraiser’s Thanksgiving
Today, I am grateful for a career which allows me so much freedom. I get to choose my own hours, and I have a lot of control over how busy … Read More
The Lifestyle of a Real Estate Appraiser
As I write this, I am watching my two youngest children as they participate in gymnastics. It is a Friday afternoon and most of my peers are sitting in a … Read More
As the Appraiser, I Take an Average of One Call Per Month
While most appraisers are crying “foul” over the numerous new regulations being required by our clients of late, I am finding ways to simplify. If your clients are asking for … Read More
Rugged-Individualism vs. Constructive-Collusion
I think most appraisal business owners are like me; we like to be seen as independent folk who are fully in charge of ourselves, our surroundings, and our futures. When … Read More
Dear Clipboard and Measuring Wheel:
Hey! How have you been? Sorry I have not written in a while. Wow, I cannot believe it has been over 15 years since I broke up with you. How … Read More
Emerging from the Appraiser Cave
Appraisers are hermits. Okay, maybe not ALL appraisers, but many of us are. I for one am a certified introvert. I know that surprises many due to the public way … Read More