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I used to think being a “generalist” in the appraisal world was the smartest route—cast a wide net, take what comes. But over time, I’ve learned that narrowing your focus can actually open more doors, not fewer.
Specializing, or finding your niche, has made a massive difference in my business. For ...
Remember when the GSEs swore a brand-new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) would roll out in 2020? Then 2021. Then 2022. 2024. The current timetable says: pilot on Sept 8 2025, broad release Jan 26 2026, mandatory by that fall and old ways of doing things dead by spring 2027. Fine print: “subject to c...
I've been on a personal journey this past year to lose some weight—about 30 pounds so far. I still have more to go, but I've found something surprising along the way: losing weight has a lot in common with running a successful business.
The core of my weight loss strategy? It’s not some new fad or ...
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. ...
