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(This is an edited version of a podcast Mike Brunson and I had on the topic of evaluations.Ā Mike is a state-certified general real estate appraiser in Nevada and Arizona, an SRA who specializes in damages and their impact on real estate values.Ā He recently received his Masters Degree in Public Adm...
As appraisers, we are on the go a lot, and the more portable our offices can be, the more successful we will be. If our offices are portable, then we will be able to do office work while we are out in the field in between appointments.Ā This means we will have the ability to be more efficient in our...
Iā€™ve been doing appraising for most of my life, and I can honestly say that I love my job. I love running a business, I love driving around my beautiful state, and I love poking around peopleā€™s houses and seeing how they live. I look forward to going to work nearly every day, and today I want to tal...
Firstly, if you are not currently holding staff meetings, you need to. It is important for you as a business owner to be frequently communicating with your staff. Your employees will see things that you do not see and vice versa. Additionally, staff meetings give you an opportunity to build your rel...
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 been ...
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 th...