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260 Who Owns An Appraisal Report
Does the appraiser own their own appraisal reports? What about the client? What implications does that have for our business and our future. Tim Andersen kindly lends his time and knowledge today to help us...
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259 No Amount of Money Should Make You Stupid
We all try to follow sound appraisal business principles, but sometimes the lure of big money can make us think stupidly. Don't do it. Pay attention to your gut and know when to walk away.
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262 Six Rules To Follow In Case Your Employee Goes Wrong
We hire hoping for the best, but sometimes things go bad. It can get ugly fast. However, there are six rules to follow that will reduce the risk of an employee going bad.
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258 Big Data and Asparagus
Tim Andersen is back to talk about the ominous "BIG DATA." What is it? Should we be afraid of it? How can we as appraisers look at what is real and start to incorporate it?
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257 Who The Hell Cares What Your Competition Is Doing?
Human beings are hardwired for comparison. We naturally look at our peers and compare ourselves to them. This leads us to follow them, but this is not the right recipe for success. Rather, success is often defined...
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256 Should Appraisers Hire Family?
It is a question Dustin is asked frequently; "Should I hire my family member?" Though it is normally not advisable, Dustin shares four rules that, if followed, might make it an okay arrangement. Note however, if...
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255 Your Gift Was Highly Offensive
Sometimes goodwill turns sour. More importantly, make sure you cross your Ts and dot your Is because people find every reason to attack you as an appraiser.
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254 What Exactly IS an Arm's Length Transaction?
We might think we know the difference between an arm's length transaction and one that is not, but do we really? Tim Andersen joins us again to have us consider looking beyond just the parties involved.
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253 When A Client Asks Too Much (or when they don't)
We all get annoyed when our clients ask us to go beyond what is typical as an appraiser. How about when our client's really don't ask that much? Should we choose to die on the hill of minor requests?
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252 Which Kinds of Insurance Coverage Should Appraisers Have?
Ben Page, a 20 year Insurance vet, joins us to look at our risk and exposure a little difference way. Insurance for appraisers is not just about E&O. There is much more to it.
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251 A Standing Desk Can Be Affordable for Appraisers
Let's face it; you want one. A standing desk is all the rage. The health benefits alone justify the purchase. That is to say nothing about the coolness factor. Yet, they seem to be so expensive. Dustin got one...
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250 Four Ways To Increase Appraisal Volume/Revnue
When you find volume has slipped and you are in need of a business boost, there are four areas you should look at. Here are the four steps to increasing appraisal volume or revenue.
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