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I call this the Bookstore Story, and it’s a story that I’ve told to my employees, my family, my friends, and even myself at times. It’s taught me some valuable lessons, and I hope it teaches you something.

When I was engaged to my wife, I worked as a cashier in a university...

Let’s talk about comp photos, and what they really are. If I were to ask you, “Does Fannie Mae require comp photos,” you would probably respond, “Yes.” And you would be dead wrong. If you take a look at the Fannie Mae certification, they require you to drive the...

Cloning or templates? What is the best for you? How do you start your appraisal reports? Various other software programs have different ways but, in general, we’re going to talk about the pros and cons of using a template versus a clone.

When I talk about templates, I'm talking about having...

Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, we have a couple of hundred appraisers that really enjoy being able to talk with other appraisers. It’s kind of a...

Are you getting in your own way? Are you limiting your own success because you don’t believe that it is possible to reach your goal?  There is a way you can break those mental barriers and get the success you are looking for.

Some of the details might be a little off and feel free to...

Realtor magazine published an article about whether or not listing photos should stay online after the home has sold. Some homeowners have privacy and safety concerns over these photos being available.

From the point of view of an appraiser though, it sure is handy to have those photos. Years...