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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 qu...
How do I become a real estate appraiser? With the current educational and practical experience requirements, it is challenging today to become a real estate appraiser. It is challenging to an employer to take you on as a trainee. The main problem is that there is a major commitment of time and mone...
Is real estate appraisal an industry or a profession? Which term describes us? Which term should describe us, as well as what we do?
It is clear we provide our clients with a service, which is one of the hallmarks of a profession. However, one of the components of one definition of industry is...
Dave Towne, an appraiser out of Washington State, contacted me about ways for appraisers to improve their reports. Since Dave does a lot of review work and sees a lot of peer reports So, while the podcast with Dave lasted almost one hour, what follows is a précis of that podcast just hitting the hi...
Time to get on my soapbox and complain about a complaint filed against me (not a charge, but merely a complaint). I did an appraisal of a multi-family property near my office. The property owner/borrower called me to complain about the appraisal since it came in far less than she thought it should (...
Having the correct phone system is integral for making your business a success. The technology that is available for small businesses is well worth the investment. Ultimately, if you have a quality phone system, your business will be presented as more professional.
I have tried many phone systems i...