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I’ve been doing appraising for most of my life, and I can honestly say that I love my job. I love running a business, I love driving around my beautiful state, and I love poking around people’s houses and seeing how they live. I look forward to going to work nearly every day, and...

Firstly, if you are not currently holding staff meetings, you need to. It is important for you as a business owner to be frequently communicating with your staff. Your employees will see things that you do not see and vice versa. Additionally, staff meetings give you an opportunity to build your...

Fortunately, many of the experiences I have had with real estate agents like South Florida Homefinders who offers luxury homes for sale in Florida have been professional and pleasurable. However, there have been times when I have encountered agents who are somewhat contentious. There have also...

First, before the hate mail starts rolling in, let me assure you that I understand the requirements surrounding comparable photos, and I do take them as an appraiser. I am not here to debate what the policies are, but I am here to question if those policies should be in place. I personally do not...

I remember a time when I was working insane hours every week as I simply tried to make ends meet as an appraiser. I was stressed and frustrated, and I even began to dislike appraising. I was burned out. I know many of you are currently disheartened and feel the same frustration.

Over time I have...

Yes, you read that title correctly. While Facebook can certainly be a waste of time, it can also help your appraisal business be more successful. There was a point in my life where I was very anti-Facebook because I saw it as a distraction and complete time-waster. However, since joining, it has,...