As part of your appraisal business, how slowly should your hire? How quickly should you fire? Since we are human, we tend not to look at hiring someone to fill … Read More
COD At The Door?
In the past, it was common for appraisers to collect their fees directly from the borrower at the time of the property visit (i.e., at the door). I would take … Read More
USPAP and Questions on Confidentiality
In the context of a real estate appraisal, especially a residential real estate appraisal for a lender thru an AMC, what is confidential? First, look at USPAP’s definition of confidential … 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
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE INEVITABLE (Part III of a Three-Part Series)?
(Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, CFP®, or CPA®, physician, etc., thus do not offer legal, financial, accounting, or medical advice. You should not interpret anything in this blog to … Read More
Creating Your Circle of Influence
One aspect of my job that I love, is the opportunity that I have to associate with many inspirational individuals. It is my pleasure and honor to be surrounded … 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
Why Appraisers Should Vote
I have been involved in politics from the time I was quite young. I remember as a toddler attending party conventions, and as an eight year old delivering flyers from … Read More
The Ten House Challenge: Overcoming the Difficulties in Using Mobile Appraising Tools
Using a laser measuring device and a tablet or smartphone in the appraisal field can be a daunting undertaking for someone who has never done it before. However, being willing … Read More
Grizzly Bears and Other Common Appraiser Dangers
It was a beautiful, early, fall afternoon. I had just completed my fifth inspection of the day and had just one more to do in the rural community of Island … Read More
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