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In a World of Apples, Be An Orange trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Jul 25, 2024

In today's competitive job market, it's crucial to stand out as an employer and attract the right talent. With countless help wanted signs out there, finding the perfect fit for your team can be challenging. But what if I told you that you could make a simple change in your job and that could...

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The Good Ol' Boy Ain't So Good Afterall amc-alternative-agents-appraising Jul 18, 2024

I recently encountered a situation that reminded me of the delicate balance between maintaining a friendly approach and professionalism in the appraisal industry. Initially, I shared a positive experience with an appraiser who demonstrated a friendly and cooperative attitude. This interaction...

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Dustin's Unbiased Review of CubiCasa inspections-reports-values-photography-appraising Jul 11, 2024

CubiCasa, a destination island or a helpful tool you can use on your next appraisal? As you may have guessed, it’s the latter. CubiCasa is an application that provides anyone, especially appraisers, with the sketch of a house by videoing it. You won’t need your laser measure this time...

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Technology for the Changing World of Valuation technology-mobile-website-socialmedia-appraising Jul 04, 2024

 The world of valuations, like everything else, is rapidly changing and evolving. Many of us find it exhausting to try to keep up. The problem is that we are trying to keep doing things the way we’ve always done them, completely ignoring the fact that everyone else is advancing, using...

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Are You Doing OINII? successful-volume-appraisal-business Jun 27, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate appraisal, a recent reflection has led me to a profound realization: there's a significant distinction between merely holding a job and truly owning a business. It dawned on me that if I can't take a two-week vacation without experiencing a...

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Using the 10 Coffee Challenge successful-volume-appraisal-business Jun 20, 2024

In the vast landscape of success, there lies a simple yet powerful principle—asking the questions nobody else will and doing the things others fear. This notion resonates deeply with a challenge presented by Tim Ferriss, one that I've recently discovered and am eager to share with you.

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