It is rare for appraisers to meet potential or existing clients face-to-face. As technology dominates the business world, most, if not all, orders are obtained through email or phone. It … 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
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
Is A Smartphone Big Enough To Appraise With?
I’ve being using the latest and greatest mobile technology in my work for over 15 years now. I consider myself a seasoned mobile appraiser. My favored device in the past … Read More
Mobile Appraising and Workfiles
When it comes to the use of technology in real estate appraisal, we’re at a kind of crossroads. On the one hand ,you have the advocates who like to try … Read More
Nine Quick Tricks for Better Mobile Appraising
There are still a few hold outs who insist that a clipboard and pencil trump a tablet or smartphone in the field. The following information is not to convince you … Read More
Is Technology Making it Easier or Harder to do Your Job?
One of my passions is helping my fellow appraisers save time and make things more efficient for their appraisal flow. As a fee appraiser, I realize that time does indeed equal … Read More
Which Laser Measuring Device is Best for Appraisers?
Last time, we talked about tablets and which ones were best for appraisers. The other question that is frequently asked of me concerning Mobile Appraising is that of laser measuring … Read More
“I Can Inspect a Home Faster Using my Clipboard and Pencil”
I do a lot of traveling. Too much if you ask my wife. I enjoy traveling and seeing new cities, but dealing with airports, rental cars, hotels and the like … Read More