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Pick a Rabbit and Shoot it Already successful-volume-appraisal-business Sep 12, 2024

During slow times, I've learned to spot the silver linings hidden in the quiet. It's a reminder to myself to stay flexible and tough, knowing that challenges often hold hidden potential.

Imagine you're out hunting rabbits in a huge field. At first, it's peaceful, then suddenly rabbits are darting...

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One is None technology-mobile-website-socialmedia-appraising Sep 05, 2024

In the world of business, preparation is key to success. As appraisers, we often find ourselves working solo, but that doesn't mean we should neglect the importance of having backup plans in place. The old navy saying, "Two is one, one is none," holds a valuable lesson for all of us. Let's...

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Cutting Through The Daily Noise lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Aug 29, 2024

In the hustle of the digital age, one of the first things many of us grapple with in the morning is the allure of our smartphones. It's a temptation we all face—waking up and immediately reaching for the phone to check messages, emails, and notifications.

This inclination to dive headfirst...

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Finally, an Appraiser of His Word lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Aug 22, 2024

Recently, I experienced two drastically different appraisal journeys during a property refinancing. I was the borrower, so I got to see things from the other side of the table. Let me share how one situation evolved from frustration to excellence.

In my initial encounter with the appraiser, I...

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If Everyone Was Wearing Cowpies On Their Heads successful-volume-appraisal-business Aug 15, 2024

Life is a bit like a dance—sometimes we follow the crowd's rhythm, and other times we need to step to our own beat. It's all about finding that delicate balance between conformity and individuality.

As I've grown older, I've noticed something intriguing: we often inherit more from our...

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Can You Be Close-Knit as a Long-Distance Office? technology-mobile-website-socialmedia-appraising Aug 08, 2024

In today's remote work era, many of us find ourselves working from home or in dispersed teams across the world. The challenge arises in maintaining that close-knit camaraderie that comes naturally when you're all under one roof. So, can you foster that same sense of togetherness in a remote...

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