I remember a time when I lived from paycheck to paycheck, and I worked 60 to 90 hours a week. Much of my life was lived out of fear. Fear … Read More

How often do we appraisers get into the mode where we think we know it all?  Occasionally, do we need to step back and look at the way we do … Read More

Clients sometimes ask me to do things that are not in my normal course of business.. Keep in mind that this blog is not referring to things of an immoral, … Read More

I hate going to the gym, but I do go, since it helps me in so many ways.  Usually, I do three sets of whatever exercise at 10 reps each. … Read More

Just what is our role as appraisers?  Are we statisticians or analysts? First, either of these would apply only to what I call a “Tier III appraiser,” since statistics and … Read More

Many of you may not have heard me talk about my A, B, and Y Clients and you may be wondering what the heck I am talking about. I am … Read More

(This is an edited version of a podcast Mike Brunson and I had on the topic of evaluations.  Mike is a state-certified general real estate appraiser in Nevada and Arizona, … Read More

As appraisers, we are on the go a lot, and the more portable our offices can be, the more successful we will be. If our offices are portable, then we … Read More