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There is a natural tendency for me to want to compliment a home before I leave simply because I want to be polite. However, I have often wondered whether complimenting a home could potentially be used against me.
While I have never had this happen to me personally, there are a couple instances...
As appraisers, we are also, first and foremost, business owners. And as business owners, it is our responsibility to know if our services are well received. Feedback is crucial in understanding this.
It is possible to follow up with your clients, especially when it comes to non-lender work, and...
Recently one of my Mastermind students asked about Intellectual Property. He told me that he'd had an associate leave his firm to go solo. Later, he was reading one of his former-associate's reports and found the now-independent associate's reports looked a lot like his in format, and even...
I have noticed a common theme that occurs when I am out of the main office; for the most part, they are able to figure things out on their own and they do a marvelous job at keeping the business running smoothly. However, I have found that when I come into the office, I am suddenly bombarded with...
How do I become a real estate appraiser? With the current educational and practical experience requirements, it is challenging today to become a real estate appraiser. It is challenging to an employer to take you on as a trainee. The main problem is that there is a major commitment of time...
Is real estate appraisal an industry or a profession? Which term describes us? Which term should describe us, as well as what we do?
It is clear we provide our clients with a service, which is one of the hallmarks of a profession. However, one of the components of...
