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I’ve come to believe that success—and even happiness—isn’t about perfection. It’s about balance, and for me, that balance is defined by what I call the 82% Rule. Simply put, if I’m content, productive, or fulfilled 82% of the time, I’m on the right track. That leaves 18% for the tough days—the ones ...
If you’re considering hiring a virtual assistant (VA) to help grow your appraisal business, here’s something important to think about. There are basically two ways these companies operate when connecting you with overseas VAs, especially from places like the Philippines.
One type of company simply ...
I’ve set plenty of goals in my life and career—some I’ve hit, some I’ve missed, and others quietly faded into the background. But I’ve learned something simple that makes all the difference: accountability.
Whether it’s hiring a new assistant, revamping a website, or even getting up at 5:00 a.m. to...
The other night, my wife, my youngest son, and I decided to put the phones away and play a card game—something simple, nostalgic, and screen-free. We landed on Gin Rummy, a game I used to play with my dad as a kid. But after 30-plus years, I had forgotten the rules.
Naturally, I turned to ChatGPT t...
I used to think being a “generalist” in the appraisal world was the smartest route—cast a wide net, take what comes. But over time, I’ve learned that narrowing your focus can actually open more doors, not fewer.
Specializing, or finding your niche, has made a massive difference in my business. For ...
Remember when the GSEs swore a brand-new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) would roll out in 2020? Then 2021. Then 2022. 2024. The current timetable says: pilot on Sept 8 2025, broad release Jan 26 2026, mandatory by that fall and old ways of doing things dead by spring 2027. Fine print: “subject to c...
