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The Right Way to Give Your Employees Bonuses trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Feb 09, 2021

Bonuses are something I often get questions about. By bonuses, we mean a reward in addition to your regular salary. Not overtime or commission. This may be money, extra paid time off, or other perks. They don’t need to be a surprise, but they do work much better if they are. However, it...

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Delegation Without Embezzlement trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Feb 02, 2021

Everyone here should know by now that I am a huge fan of delegation. If it does not absolutely need to be done by me, I delegate it. It helps me run my business more effectively and get more done. However, I am not a huge fan of embezzlement. While it is very important for me to know exactly what...

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The Richest Appraiser in Babylon successful-volume-appraisal-business Jan 19, 2021

If you’ve not read “The Richest Man In Babylon” by George S. Clason, stop reading this blog right now, get on Amazon, and order a copy of it immediately.  Order the book and leave it next to your bed so you read it last thing at night.  Order the Audible version of it...

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How To Treat Your VA trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Jan 12, 2021

At my appraisal company, Appraisal Precision, we pride ourselves on completing our assignments timely and well.  There has been a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and not a few sleepless nights to arrive at, and then enjoy, this reputation.  That timeliness, that precision, as it were, is...

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Condos and Townhouses - Youโ€™re Comparing Apples to Oranges inspections-reports-values-photography-appraising Jan 05, 2021

Because I get the regular opportunity to chat with appraisers, I also have the regular opportunity to answer a lot of questions.  One that frequently comes, especially in coaching situations, is what at first appears to be a simple question, but is really quite profound.  It is a...

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Dude, I Reserve the Right Not to Serve You Anymore! marketing-advertising-fees-clients-appraisals Dec 29, 2020

OK, let’s face it:  real estate appraisers are in the service business.  We provide a service - real estate appraisals.  We provide those services to anybody willing to pay for them.  That’s what service providers do.  To which you say, “Dustin, you have...

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