By The Appraiser Coach In the past, it was common for appraisers to collect their fees directly from the borrower at the time of the property visit (i.e., at the door). I would take … Read More Via:: COD At The Door?       

By The Appraiser Coach I don’t know about you, but I eat out for lunch nearly every day. We appraisers are on the road a lot, and eating out is typically the easiest … Read More Via:: Appraiser Diet       

By The Appraiser Coach You probably have heard me refer to the analogy of the bus in Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great. He compares a business to a bus and talks about making … Read More Via:: The Wheels on the Appraiser Bus Go Round and Round       

By The Appraiser Coach I think it is important to be able to take a vacation from time to time. Perhaps your vacation is an opportunity to build relationships or simply a time to … Read More Via:: Can Your Appraisal Business Run Without You       

By The Appraiser Coach In the context of a real estate appraisal, especially a residential real estate appraisal for a lender thru an AMC, what is confidential? First, look at USPAP’s definition of confidential … Read More Via:: USPAP and Questions on Confidentiality       

By The Appraiser Coach It is rare for appraisers to meet potential or existing clients face-to-face. As technology dominates the business world, most, if not all, orders are obtained through email or phone. It … Read More Via:: Appraisers and Phones       

By The Appraiser Coach We appraisers must make decisions every day. However, sometimes taking that step is really difficult. I can’t take away the difficulty and discomfort inherent in making a decision, but this … Read More Via:: The Appraiser Gap Between Where We Are & Where We Want to Be       

By The Appraiser Coach As I teach principles of prosperity and share things with you that have made my appraisal business more successful, I often don’t talk about the many difficulties I’ve faced along … Read More Via:: The Bumps and Bruises in the Appraisal World