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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Recently one of my Mastermind students asked about Intellectual Property. He told me that he'd had an associate leave his firm to go solo. Later, he was reading one of his former-associate's reports and found the now-independent associate's reports looked a lot like his in format, and even...
I have noticed a common theme that occurs when I am out of the main office; for the most part, they are able to figure things out on their own and they do a marvelous job at keeping the business running smoothly. However, I have found that when I come into the office, I am suddenly bombarded with...