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Making the Best of the Slow Seasons lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Mar 13, 2025

The appraisal industry, like many others, experiences its highs and lows, with market fluctuations affecting business at different times. While slow periods can be challenging, they also present an opportunity for appraisers to improve themselves and their businesses.

One of the most powerful ways ...

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Understanding the Cycles of Real Estate lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Mar 06, 2025

Real estate markets are cyclical, meaning they go through regular cycles of ups and downs. These cycles can have a significant impact on appraisers, affecting everything from work volume to income stability. Understanding the stages of these cycles can help appraisers stay confident, plan strategica...

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Why I Donโ€™t Carry a Ladder inspections-reports-values-photography-appraising Feb 27, 2025

As an appraiser, the tools we carry can significantly impact our workflow and efficiency. One of the most commonly debated tools is the ladder. For years, many appraisers, including myself, carried a ladder in their vehicles to inspect attics and other hard-to-reach areas. However, times and regulat...

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Embracing - and Leveraging - Change lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Feb 20, 2025

Change is a constant and inevitable part of any industry, and the world of real estate appraisal is no different. Recent updates from major institutions like Fannie Mae have sparked discussions and concerns about the future of traditional appraisal methods. While itโ€™s natural to feel uneasy when fam...

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But, Do You Have Both a Pulse AND a License? successful-volume-appraisal-business Feb 13, 2025

I've been doing some serious thinking lately, and it's become crystal clear: I need to start taking proactive steps towards success in my appraisal business. Let's face it, the Covid years were a breeze for many of us, with business rolling in without much effort. But guess what? Things have changed...

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Change is Opportunity successful-volume-appraisal-business Feb 06, 2025

Change has always been a constant in life, and my career as an appraiser is no exception. It's not always easy to adapt to change, but I've come to realize that it can also present incredible opportunities. As a human being, I too have my comfort zone, my "bubble," and stepping outside of it can be ...

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