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A Home Ownerโ€™s View on Value inspections-reports-values-photography-appraising Mar 02, 2021

As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into value. We often run into this problem, where an owner pours thousands of dollars into a project that doesn’t increase...

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The Valuation Business and its Future trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Feb 23, 2021

After attending recent conferences and hosting a webinar, I’ve realized that real estate appraisal providers are scared for the future until they learn what the future will bring. I think it’s clear where things are going.

Let’s start with talking about technology, and I...

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Holding an Appraiser Brainstorming Meeting trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Feb 16, 2021

For your real estate appraisal office, a great idea you can implement is brainstorming meetings. This might be something you already do, but it’s great to do these on a regular, scheduled basis. These are in order to improve your business and work toward the vision that you have for your...

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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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