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Helping Appraisers Relate to Real Estate Agents amc-alternative-agents-appraising Sep 24, 2019

Fortunately, many of the experiences I have had with real estate agents like South Florida Homefinders who offers luxury homes for sale in Florida have been professional and pleasurable. However, there have been times when I have encountered agents who are somewhat contentious. There have also...

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Do Appraisers Really Need to Take Comp Photos? inspections-reports-values-photography-appraising Sep 17, 2019

First, before the hate mail starts rolling in, let me assure you that I understand the requirements surrounding comparable photos, and I do take them as an appraiser. I am not here to debate what the policies are, but I am here to question if those policies should be in place. I personally do not...

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Work Smarter, Not Harder lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Sep 10, 2019

I remember a time when I was working insane hours every week as I simply tried to make ends meet as an appraiser. I was stressed and frustrated, and I even began to dislike appraising. I was burned out. I know many of you are currently disheartened and feel the same frustration.

Over time I have...

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Facebook Can Help You Succeed as an Appraiser marketing-advertising-fees-clients-appraisals Sep 03, 2019

Yes, you read that title correctly. While Facebook can certainly be a waste of time, it can also help your appraisal business be more successful. There was a point in my life where I was very anti-Facebook because I saw it as a distraction and complete time-waster. However, since joining, it has,...

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Complimenting Liability marketing-advertising-fees-clients-appraisals Aug 27, 2019

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...

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Customer Service Detective Work lifestyle-goals-future-slow-appraiser Aug 20, 2019

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...

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