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Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. It is often a one-man show, and can be very lonely. There are, however, ways to make the real estate a...
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 the home’s value...
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 don’t mean working from you...
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 real estate...
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 does need to...
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 is...