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Every now and then, I find myself grabbing a bowl of (butter-free ;) ) popcorn and scrolling through the latest appraiser debates online. The newest hot topic? Whether using a virtual assistant—especially one based overseas—is a violation of the USPAP confidentiality rule.
Here’s the argument I kee...
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. ...
