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I had a slideshow ready. A full, prepared presentation titled something like “What’s an Agent Supposed to Do with a Stupid Appraiser?” Yes, with some self-deprecating humor baked in. But I never touched it.
The second I walked into the room—a group of eight agents seated around a boardroom table—I ...
The other day, I fell into the all-too-familiar trap of reading a heated debate on social media. Someone boldly claimed that if you're not a full-time appraiser, you're not a professional. I laughed, then sighed, and—like an idiot—engaged.
Here’s the thing: professionalism isn’t measured in hours. ...
In the last year, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: more and more appraisers are receiving revision requests tied to potential loan buybacks. At first glance, these look like routine revisions—fix this, clarify that—but make no mistake: these are red flags that demand your full attention.
Here’s the ...
This past week, I had two completely unrelated service experiences that left me with the same takeaway: if you're not listening, you're failing.
First, a warranty call for a dryer with two separate issues. I made sure to clearly communicate both problems—twice. I waited two months for the repair vi...
I’ve tried to get into meditation several times in my life, and honestly, I failed just as many times. I’d sit quietly, try to focus on my breath, and within seconds my brain would be running a marathon of unrelated thoughts. I chalked it up to a busy mind or maybe even some undiagnosed adult ADHD. ...
There’s something incredibly underrated about simply staying the course. Not in a stubborn or rigid way—but in the sense of committing to an idea or goal long enough to let it actually work. I’ve seen far too many people get excited about something new, take a few steps forward, and then abandon it ...
