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Why You Should Ask For An Extension uspap-reporting-errors-quality-appraising Jun 05, 2025

Have you ever received one of those letters that makes your heart drop? The ones that seem to carry more weight than your usual revision requests or complaints? I recently had one of those moments. At first, I thought it was just another revision request, but as I read between the lines, it became c...

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Get Out and Get Involved government-laws-compliance-appraising May 29, 2025

You might not think it’s possible, but I’ve learned firsthand that small actions can have a big impact. There was a time when I felt a little defeated by the system. I was involved in politics for years, pushing hard for change, only to feel like my voice was getting lost in the noise. After some ye...

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If You Don’t Ask, the Answer Is No lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser May 22, 2025

In both business and life, there’s one simple truth I’ve come to appreciate: you don’t get what you don’t ask for.

This morning, a small but powerful experience reminded me of this principle. I’ve been working hard to improve my Airbnb listings and ensure my guests leave positive, honest reviews. O...

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What I Learned From a Steakhouse Lunch successful-volume-appraisal-business May 15, 2025

Recently, I had an interesting lunch experience that made me think about how we, as valuation professionals, can improve our services by simplifying processes and systems. I walked into a steakhouse for a quick solo lunch, and they had something called the "executive lunch." It was a simple, three-i...

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Why I Talk about Chat GPT So Much technology-mobile-website-socialmedia-appraising May 08, 2025

If you'd asked me several months ago whether I'd be so focused on ChatGPT and other AI models, I probably would have said no. But as I’ve spent more time exploring these technologies, I’ve realized something crucial: AI isn’t just a passing trend. It's transforming the way we work as appraisers—and ...

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The Use of AI in Appraisal and Your Job technology-mobile-website-socialmedia-appraising May 01, 2025

As appraisers, we’ve seen a lot of change over the years, but one of the most significant shifts I’m noticing now is the rise of artificial intelligence, particularly tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok. There’s a lot of fear in the industry, with some people worried that embracing AI could signal ...

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