You never know what is going to happen in your appraisal office. There are just too many variables to be able to cover all of them all the time. So … Read More
Virtual Appraisal Assistant Synergy
I sometimes am criticized for hiring assistants outside of the United States. More specifically, I am criticized for paying my virtual assistants outside the United States 3-6 dollars an hour. … Read More
Setting Up an Effective Appraisal Business Structure
Many of you are striving towards building and changing your appraisal firm. You are working to grow your business, delegate more, and improve the quality of your services. It … Read More
Will Zestimates Put The Appraiser Out Of Business?
In the old days, if a homeowner really wanted to find out how much their property was worth in the current market, they called an appraiser. Our customers understood that … Read More
Mini Interviews
The hiring process can be very time consuming and difficult. It is hard to find a qualified individual that will meet your needs and integrate well into your office culture. … Read More
Tax Day Has Been Extended But Time Now to Prepare for It
I want to share with you a tax tip. Unfortunately, we appraisers have to pay taxes. This may help you to make it less painful. When I was a young … Read More
Pandemics Give Appraisers More to Talk About
It is important that you become known locally as an expert. Local attorneys, accountants, lenders, real estate agents, should know that when it comes to real estate values, you are … Read More
Confused by the COVID-19 Protocols?
Did you go on a snipe hunt as a child? Did your friends play this trick on you? We’ve probably all been on a snipe hunt, so we’ve all learned … Read More
You Cannot Predict the Future But You Can Stay on Top of Your Market
We do not have much data from sales during C-19 yet. But are there other ways to determine how the pandemic will affect the nation’s real estate markets? And sometimes, … Read More
Comp Photos, Inspections and Such During a Pandemic
Are appraisers professionals? During these convoluted times of C-19 it is likely we will need to modify to some extent the way we do business, but must we modify our … Read More