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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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Introducing the Law of Avoidance successful-volume-appraisal-business Apr 24, 2025

The law of avoidance is a powerful, often overlooked principle that governs much of our behavior. It's the tendency to avoid situations, changes, or ideas that challenge our status quo, even if those things could bring positive outcomes. The law of avoidance drives us to stay in familiar, often subo...

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Taking Time to Recharge lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Apr 17, 2025

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that constant work is the only way to achieve success. However, there’s an overlooked truth: rest and relaxation are crucial for boosting productivity, focus, and creativity.

It may sound counterintuitive, but st...

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