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We work in a cyclical business. I do not care how busy you are today, how buried you feel in work, you will have a downturn. It is the nature of the appraisal business to be up for weeks and months, but also have some lulls. So, what do you do when things slow down?
In my office, we have our reg...
By nature, I am an optimist. I can’t help it. Try as I might, I cannot seem to be a “glass-half-empty” kind of guy. Even in times of challenge and unknowns, I tend to look at the bright side. Some might believe that is akin to putting your head in the sand, but being an optimist does not mean you ...
Words are powerful and language matters in all situations, but today, I want to specifically talk about the importance of how we use language in the appraisal profession. There are several misleading key words and phrases that we often use as appraisers, and I think we would be doing ourselves and o...
A wise individual once pointed out to me that when I buy a candy bar, I am willing to pay the store clerk a dollar (assuming that is the cost), not because it is worth a dollar to me, but because I feel that the candy bar is MORE valuable than my dollar. Similarly, the store clerk is willing to give...
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Tim Andersen, whom I would call an expert in the topic of highest and best use. While this post is a good summary of that conversation, I would strongly encourage you to check out the podcast linked below where you can listen to the whole thing and get mo...
I know it is not common to think about life insurance with the help of Utility Saving Expert for employees when you own a small business. However, if you have employees with advanced training who would be difficult to replace if something were to happen, it may be something you want to consider. The...
