By The Appraiser Coach There are many little, or even big, inconveniences that are simply hazards of being an appraiser. When it comes to thinking of the costs of running your business, you likely … Read More Via:: Just the Cost of Doing Business       

By The Appraiser Coach As all appraisers are human, we are bound to make mistakes. I personally have never had a perfect appraisal report, and I think you would be hard-pressed to find a … Read More Via:: Appraisers and the Golden Rule       

This article first appeared on The Appraiser Coach Nobody can deny that there are a lot of issues plaguing the appraisal industry at the moment. I want to talk about one issue that I sometimes see: the incorrect usage of extremely important terms. Many real estate professionals use certain terms interchangeably, even when they have significantly different definitions. Appraisers, unfortunately, …

This article is an excerpt from an article first published HERE. If you would like to read more from Dustin please visit TheAppraiserCoach.com. It was recently brought to my attention, by a reputable appraiser I might add, that the use of third-party inspectors may be a violation of USPAP. Or more specifically, that an appraiser relying on a third-party inspector …

I’ve been using the latest and greatest mobile technology in my work for over 15 years now. I consider myself a seasoned mobile appraiser.  My favored device in the past few years has been a tablet; specifically, the iPad Mini. I’ve been asked many times in the past few years whether it’s feasible to use a smartphone for inspections, but …

(Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on The Appraiser Coach’s Blog. For additional articles by Dustin Harris, visit his website.) I want to talk to you about the fourth approach to value, and specifically an occasion on which it truly saved my bacon. Now, I know a lot of you real estate appraisers out there probably started chuckling as soon as you …

(Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on The Appraiser Coach’s Blog. For additional articles by Dustin Harris, visit his website.) When it comes to the use of technology in real estate appraisal, we’re at a kind of crossroads. On the one hand, you have the advocates who like to try out all the latest and greatest apps and gadgets. Those of you …

(Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on The Appraiser Coach’s Blog. For additional articles by Dustin Harris, visit his website.) I don’t spend a lot of time in the office. In fact, I’m usually just in on Mondays. Most of my week is spent out and about on appraisal inspections. On the rare occasion, when I do have a few …