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Dustin's Unbiased Review of CubiCasa inspections-reports-values-photography-appraising Jul 11, 2024

CubiCasa, a destination island or a helpful tool you can use on your next appraisal? As you may have guessed, it’s the latter. CubiCasa is an application that provides anyone, especially appraisers, with the sketch of a house by videoing it. You won’t need your laser measure this time...

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Technology for the Changing World of Valuation technology-mobile-website-socialmedia-appraising Jul 04, 2024

 The world of valuations, like everything else, is rapidly changing and evolving. Many of us find it exhausting to try to keep up. The problem is that we are trying to keep doing things the way we’ve always done them, completely ignoring the fact that everyone else is advancing, using...

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Are You Doing OINII? successful-volume-appraisal-business Jun 27, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate appraisal, a recent reflection has led me to a profound realization: there's a significant distinction between merely holding a job and truly owning a business. It dawned on me that if I can't take a two-week vacation without experiencing a...

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Using the 10 Coffee Challenge successful-volume-appraisal-business Jun 20, 2024

In the vast landscape of success, there lies a simple yet powerful principle—asking the questions nobody else will and doing the things others fear. This notion resonates deeply with a challenge presented by Tim Ferriss, one that I've recently discovered and am eager to share with you.

Tim...

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Taking Advantage of the Slow-Down successful-volume-appraisal-business Jun 13, 2024

In the midst of a slowdown, appraisers can leverage the opportunity to fine-tune their business operations. It's crucial to dedicate time to working on the business rather than in it. This strategic pause allows for the identification and rectification of inefficiencies in the assembly...

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Setting Boundaries lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Jun 06, 2024

Setting boundaries is often perceived as building barriers, but in reality, it's about creating the freedom and liberty you desire. Just like the fence along a large dam, boundaries can be protective, not stifling. I recently made decisions to establish strong boundaries in my life, affecting...

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