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What better way to talk about boosting productivity than to talk about the software you are using. Recently, I was talking to an appraiser in my Dream Team who had switched over from another company to a la mode. Since there are a lot of appraisers using a la mode, I thought I would share some of th...
There are many little, or even big, inconveniences that are simply hazards of being an appraiser. When it comes to thinking of the costs of running your business, you likely donât factor in things like, well, speeding tickets! Â
I recently got an out-of-state speeding ticket. Because I wasnât guilt...
As all appraisers are human, we are bound to make mistakes. I personally have never had a perfect appraisal report, and I think you would be hard-pressed to find a report completely void of mistakes. As a result, it is important for us, as fellow appraisers, to treat one another with respect when it...
As business owners, we are all too well accustomed to the problems or âweedsâ that pop on a frequent basis. I want to give you some tips for growing a healthy business that runs a little more smoothly.
When it comes to growing a healthy, weed-free lawn, there are two basic approaches one can take: ...
I find that most times when appraisers complain about fees (myself included), we are often not willing to correct our own notion that âitâs all about how much we can fetch in fees.â Isnât it time we retrain our thinking as appraisers, because itâs not just about the set fees. Itâs more about how we ...
Youâve been driving for more than an hour and a half to your appraisal appointment. So, you decide to call the client and let them know youâre almost there - only for you to get told, âWe cancelled, didnât the bank tell you?â
For those involved in real estate appraisal, this is an all too common e...