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       

By The Appraiser Coach Inspections can occasionally get embarrassing, right? It happens to all of us. That’s just part of the appraisal business. But that does not make things any easier or less embarrassing, … Read More Via:: Inspections Can Sometimes Be Embarrassing       

By The Appraiser Coach The Appraisal Foundation recently announced that they are lowering their standards for appraisers to get their appraiser licenses. Prior to April 30, 2018, licensed general appraisers needed 2,000 hours of … Read More Via:: Maintaining Your Standards as a Mentor