We appraisers must make decisions every day. However, sometimes taking that step is really difficult. I can’t take away the difficulty and discomfort inherent in making a decision, but this … Read More
Inspections Can Sometimes Be Embarrassing
Inspections can occasionally get embarrassing, right? It happens to all of us. That’s just part of the appraisal business. But that does not make things any easier or less embarrassing, … Read More
Keep Your Appraisal Vehicle Organized
Since we spend so much time in them, let’s talk about your appraisal vehicle. How organized is it? Does it make you more efficient? Does it help you create value … Read More
Appraisers and the Golden Rule
As all appraisers are human, we are bound to make mistakes. I personally have never had a perfect appraisal report, and I think you would be hard-pressed to find a … Read More
It Could Be Worse
I want to talk to you today about something that’s been in my thoughts recently – a question of our mindset as appraisers, if you will – that was brought on … Read More
Did That Guy Just Take a Picture of My Kids???
I want to talk to you today about something most of us appraisers do on a daily basis – taking comparable photos. Now, I don’t want to get into the … Read More
Have Courage and Be Kind, Appraisers!
I was sitting in my office recently when I saw one of my assistants taking a call. Just from watching her and hearing her a little, I could tell it … Read More
Do You Remove Your Shoes at Appraisal Inspections?
No one was home. The owner had left a side door open for me. I was met by a friendly golden retriever as I entered the house. Subconsciously, I had … Read More
Playing the Violin and Your Company’s Image
If I said to you the name Joshua Bell, would it mean anything to you? No fair Googling. Well, it did not mean anything to literally thousands of commuters in … Read More