If you’ve not read “Good to Great” by Jim Collins yet, then I highly recommend that you do so. It’s been a few years now since I read it myself, … 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
Which Vehicle is Best for Appraisers
As many of you know, I often head to appraisal-related Facebook groups and forums to check out the hot topics of the day. It’s a nice little way to … Read More
Behold the Post-it Note
Hello everybody, my name is Dustin Harris and I am an addict. The nature of my addiction? Post-it notes. I’ve tried and I’ve tried and I just can’t kick the … Read More
Off-Shouldering; The Key to Success
We are now knee-deep in tax season. Oh joy. When I realized this, it got me thinking about the first time I ever made use of off-shouldering. “Off-shouldering” is … Read More
You Don’t Have to Make Everything “All Better” as an Appraiser
A little while ago, my wife recommended a book to me. It is called “I Don’t Have to Make Everything All Better,” by Gary and Joy Lundberg. It’s … Read More
Empty Inboxes
Call me what you like: obsessive compulsive, completely crazy… I don’t care! I just hate seeing a messy inbox. It’s one of my biggest pet peeves in life. Seriously, it … Read More
Inside Out or Outside In Appraisal Inspections
Is it better to inspect the inside of a property first before moving on to the outside, or to start on the outside and move in? Like many parts of … Read More
How to Bid an Appraisal Job
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