(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

I’ve been doing appraising for most of my life, and I can honestly say that I love my job. I love running a business, I love driving around my beautiful … Read More

Firstly, if you are not currently holding staff meetings, you need to. It is important for you as a business owner to be frequently communicating with your staff. Your employees … Read More

Fortunately, many of the experiences I have had with real estate agents have been professional and pleasurable. However, there have been times when I have encountered agents who are somewhat … Read More

First, before the hate mail starts rolling in, let me assure you that I understand the requirements surrounding comparable photos, and I do take them as an appraiser. I am … Read More

What Liability Does an Agent Have When an Appraisal is Waived? “Buyer shall have the right to conduct inspections, investigations, tests, surveys, and other studies at the Buyer’s expense. Buyer is strongly advised to exercise these rights…” This (or a version of it) is language we, as appraisers, are all familiar with. For those of us who do lender valuation …

This article was first published in the latest edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Subscribe now to never miss an edition. I recently had an online meeting with one of my appraiser clients who needed assistance building his appraisal business. He was living paycheck to paycheck and wanted to move to a higher level of success. During our conversation, he said something, though …