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It's crucial to know how to read and interpret your P&L statement so you can make informed decisions based on the data. Analyzing the loss side of the P&L statement can be tough, and that's where the "heated seat syndrome" comes in.

Have you ever felt like you couldn't live without...

I gotta say, my accounting class really did a number on me. Thanks, Adam Smith and your Wealth of Nations for teaching me how the Invisible Hand works in the world of appraisals. I mean, it's Economy 101, right? Supply and demand, baby!

Yes, I have lowered my fees slightly when demand...

The mortgage industry is hitting the brakes, and appraisers are feeling the heat. So, what's the secret sauce to staying afloat in these challenging times? It's simple: understand how to stand out from the competition and make your clients fall in love with you (professionally, of course).

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A problem that I’ve run into several times during my coaching, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, is rush orders. Appraisers don’t know what to do. They’re scheduled out 4, 5, 8 weeks, and then they get a call from someone they’ve done business for for years with a...

It doesn’t happen very often, but I’m sure it’s happened to each of us at least once: while taking a payment at the door, someone pays you in cash. And a thought that may run through your mind is, “I don’t have to report this. There’s no trail, no evidence, and...

In the appraisal world, people ask you questions all the time. Some of those questions you can prepare for, and others come completely out of left field. In either scenario, you can be ready because, as a matter of fact, there is one right answer to everything in the appraisal world. The answer...