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Having an open door policy is something I feel like we hear a lot about in the business world. It has almost become a catchphrase. It may even seem like all the cool and kind bosses have adopted this policy. However, I am of the opinion that having an open door policy will not do you or your employe...
Most of my coaching clients come to me with a less than refined idea of what they want for their future. Essentially they tell me they want to make more money, have more time, or make more money and have more time. However, they are unclear what having more money and/or more time would specifically ...
Ever appraised the wrong house? I have. So, probably have you. OK, dumb mistake made. Nothing you can do about it. So, how do you recover from a mistake that large?
First of all, understand I thought I had the right house. My office said the front door would be unlocked so I could carry out m...
Let’s talk about assignments in private neighborhoods, gated communities, or secure communities. Rich folks buy, sell, and refinance their homes, too, so they need appraisals. You have an assignment in a security community. There is security at the entrances, you must be on security’s authorized ...
Here’s a great question: Where can newbie and apprentice appraisers go to get training in how to distinguish among building materials?
I have to admit this is something I never gave much thought to - until a follower messaged me about it, but we all understand that differences in construction mat...
This blog is, frankly, more oriented toward your personal life, rather than toward real estate appraisal, per se. So, cut me a little slack here. And yes, The Appraiser Coach coaches in all aspects of life, not just in the professional lives of appraisers.
Since we like to receive payments when w...