After attending recent conferences and hosting a webinar, I’ve realized that real estate appraisal providers are scared for the future until they learn what the future will bring. I think … Read More
A Three Step Recipe for Bonuses
Bonuses are something I often get questions about. By bonuses, we mean a reward in addition to your regular salary. Not overtime or commission. This may be money, extra paid … Read More
Delegation Without Embezzlement
Everyone here should know by now that I am a huge fan of delegation. If it does not absolutely need to be done by me, I delegate it. It helps … Read More
Wow! A Receptionist Who is Both Personable as Well as Professional!
At Appraisal Precision and Consulting Group, we answer the phone. When I say “we”, I mean when you call in, unless we are totally slammed with phone calls, you will … Read More
How To Treat Your VA
At my appraisal company, Appraisal Precision, we pride ourselves on completing our assignments timely and well. There has been a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and not a few sleepless … Read More
Condos and Townhouses – You’re Comparing Apples to Oranges
Because I get the regular opportunity to chat with appraisers, I also have the regular opportunity to answer a lot of questions. One that frequently comes, especially in coaching situations, … Read More
Refining Yourself and Your Appraisal Business
There is a principle, or way of looking at things that I try to regularly apply both personally and when I am coaching others. This is a tool that helps … Read More
Can an AMC Tell Appraisers How to Dress?
I recently saw a Facebook post where an appraiser was quite upset and offended that an AMC asked him to dress professionally for an appraisal walkthrough. Now, this was a … Read More
Oh, No! Not An Economics Lesson! Dustin, Stop! You’re Killing Me!
What do you think of Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations?! B-O-R-I-N-G! You’re right, Adam Smith’s book is not the most exciting reading on the planet. It was not … Read More
Mr. Harris, Come And Take A Look At This Fabulous Deck I Built Myself!
“Mr. Harris, welcome to our home! Come out here and take a look as this fabulous deck I built myself over a couple of weekends! I found out how to … Read More