Principles of Prosperity: The Final Word
The Appraiser Coach
JUNE 27, 2023
I’ve recently been posting about what I call the “Principles of Prosperity.” I’ve been hoping to give you a brief introduction that will pique your. Read More
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You’re Chasing a Dollar… What’s the Dollar Chasing?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 28, 2023
I talked recently in another post about the fact that money is a tool that we use to keep track of value. Money really has no value in and of. Read More
Are You Saying No to Future Business?
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 10, 2023
I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and … Shoes?
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Let’s talk about shoes. Now I know, you may not expect businessmen and professionals to talk about shoes. Surely, they have more important things to think about. Nevertheless, the. Read More.
Can You Photograph A Smell?
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
You may have heard that you can’t have opinions about the color of a room or shaggy carpet as you’re doing your job and walking through homes… that’s dead wrong. Read More.
Navigating the Slow-Down
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 26, 2024
In a recent reflection on my appraisal business, I want to share an inspiring story about a fellow appraiser who defied market challenges and achieved remarkable success. This individual, relatively new to running their own appraisal business, exemplifies the power of dedication and strategic learning.
When There’s No Comparison
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 2, 2022
If you’ve been a part of the appraisal world for long, you’ve had this experience. You’ve just submitted a completed report that you feel pretty good about. Soon afterward, however, Read More.
Smart Inspections
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 19, 2022
I was recently contacted by an individual with a question. This woman said that she has been using an iPad for years to do her mobile inspections, but had heard. Read More.
The Undercover Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 19, 2024
As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there.
Less Isn’t Always More
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 26, 2022
I’ve been asked how much should be filled out on site during a mobile appraisal. I know there’s a lot of ways out there to do this; there are almost. Read More.
Time Is Money – So Use It Wisely
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 12, 2024
I want to talk today about something with which we are all familiar. I believe that we need to keep this in the forefront of our minds as business owners. This term is “opportunity cost.”
Living Room vs Family Room
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 31, 2022
Have you ever walked into a house and thought, what room did I just walk into? Identifying and analyzing rooms will make a big difference for your customers and for. Read More.
Change: Threat, or Opportunity?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 5, 2024
That’s partly because so much change has happened just during my time as an appraiser. I’ve seen the advent of laser measuring, electronic forms, and most recently, remote appraisals. I talk a lot on this blog about change. This industry is seemingly in an almost constant state of change!
Confidence: the Second Key to Success
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
I’ve already shared with you what I believe the most important key to success is: taking action. Without action, your ideas will never come to fruition. Here, I’m going to tell you about the second most important key to success. When paired together, these two keys to success become a true powerhouse.
Success in One Step
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
I’ve talked a lot about what I term the “principles of success.” I truly believe in them, and I think they are all important to achieving success. A lot of people ask me though what the one key to success is. In reality, there isn’t just one. There are many little things that need to be done in order to get where you want to be.
Surround Yourself With Success
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
I’ve talked many times about the principle of the mastermind. Napoleon Hill, who was one of the first people to talk about it, described it this way: when you get more than 2 people in a room with similar backgrounds, similar needs, and similar goals, then you form an additional entity (paraphrasing). This is the mastermind.
Turn “Time is Money” On Its Head
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In a Mastermind meeting with other (non-appraiser) business owners, I was reminded of how well so many principles that I share with you apply across different areas, whether it’s real estate or office work. There was a man by the name of Jack who was talking about how much he has to do.
Delegate, Delegate, Delegate!
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 10, 2022
I was in a group meeting recently where we were talking with small business owners and trying to help them with some of the problems they were facing. Read More.
When Getting a Letter From the Sheriff is a Good Thing
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 30, 2024
After a trip to Washington, D.C. and Chicago for some Mastermind classes, and a visit with my daughter at Michigan State, I went to work at my office in Idaho Falls to find that I had an “Official Mail” slip attached to my door. I thought that was a little strange, because the address of my office isn’t widely publicized.
Everyperson Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 23, 2024
Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again. They take all the phone calls. They do all the data entry. They send out all the emails. They update AMCs when needed. They make appointments. What don’t they do? Sleep, probably. I have a term for this kind of behavior: Everyperson Syndrome.
Your Business is Your Business
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 9, 2024
When I first started coaching, I was told by many people that I should write a book. I was on fire with the good news that you didn’t have to be frustrated with your job, working long hours and getting nowhere.
Finding Comps in Non-Disclosure States
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
All three states that I’m licensed in, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming, are non-disclosure states. I’ve never worked in a disclosure state and so I’m always a bit surprised when I’m. Read More.
Don’t Be Alice!
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 18, 2022
In his classic novel Alice in Wonderland, author Lewis Carroll teaches an important principle through the character of the Cheshire Cat. Lost in the woods and faced with a crossroads, Read More.
Connecting With Agents
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 9, 2022
When it comes to getting business, a lot of us like to go for the “low-hanging fruit.” AMCs are a wonderful source of that “easy to get” business. They’ve been. Read More.
You Have Options
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 2, 2024
There’s been a lot of talk recently about desktop appraisals. I don’t know any more than you do about where things are headed, but from what I do know, and from connecting the dots, I think it’s that desktop appraisals will become more (not less) popular.
Rental Schedules Without an Appraisal?
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, Read More.
Mr. Always Right
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
In the appraisal world, people ask you questions all the time. Some of those questions you can prepare for, and others come completely out of left field. In either scenario, Read More.
Realtors Are Professionals Too
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real. Read More.
Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.
THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Getting older got you thinking about retirement? Well, hopefully this isn’t the first time it’s crossed your mind. It’s never too early to think about what you want your job to look like long term. And the ideal retirement plan might look different for you than it does your neighbor.
PAJAMAS VS. PRODUCTIVITY
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The myth we often believe when it comes to working from home is that productivity significantly slows down. The image you probably have in your head is someone who lounges around watching soap operas and is just mindful enough to keep the computer from going to sleep in between loads of laundry and a mid-morning Starbucks run.
Get Non-Lender Work with Video
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 24, 2021
As a coach, I’m teaching appraisers on a constant basis. A lot of them are interested in doing non-lender work but they aren’t sure how to attract that work. Really, Read More.
Saving Photos as an Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 18, 2021
It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.
The Language Barrier
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Language is important. We often get so caught up in the moment, so laser-focused on how we feel about something, that we become casual in the verbiage that we use. Read More.
ARE COMP PHOTOS A THING OF THE PAST?
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Different types of appraisals call for different needs. As an appraiser, you are the most qualified to make choices regarding an appraisal. With the advent of the hybrid appraisal, it seems that the need for comp photos has become obsolete. What about in regards to comp photos?
Dear Appraisers, Why do You Care about Your Competition’s Fees
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 20, 2021
As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, Read More.
NOW YOU KNOW: WORK WHEN IT’S SLOW
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 10, 2023
How did you become an appraiser? Maybe it was your dream career ever since you knew what appraising was. Maybe you just stumbled upon it. No matter how you got there, at some point you said, yes this is for me. You decided, this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. What was your why behind that moment?
GOOD COP, BAD COP
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
People have often seen the relationship between the “good cop” and the “bad cop” in a variety of situations. Does this dichotomy exist in your office? Although the size of. Read More
Cleaning Up Your Inbox
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 29, 2023
Especially as an appraiser, I. If there’s one thing that consistently stresses out small business owners more consistently than anything else, it’s the dreaded inbox. Read More
Can You Be an Appraiser and an Agent at the Same Time?
The Appraiser Coach
APRIL 27, 2021
It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.
THE PERPETUAL BLUE SHIRT THEORY
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
When you have a bobble-head replica of yourself in a blue button-down shirt (it was a gift) and you show up to work every day twinning with it, the people. Read More
Embracing New Technology and Efficiency
The Appraiser Coach
APRIL 20, 2021
I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers. Read More.
How To Determine Time Adjustments
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 11, 2021
I recently had a question come in from a follower regarding how to best make time adjustments in this crazy world of multiple offers and offers over list. Read More.
Where There’s a Brick, There’s a Way
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 20, 2022
I remember when I first started using a laser to do my measurements. I was up in front of a group of people, and I asked them to show by. Read More.
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