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.
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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.
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.
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.
A Home Owner’s View on Value
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 2, 2021
As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into. Read More.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Appraisers: Fraud is Not Okay
The Appraiser Coach
APRIL 13, 2021
Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few. Read More.
Responding To the 5 Most Popular Questions From Agents
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see. Read More.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your Best Friend as an Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 12, 2021
Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Read More.
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 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.
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.
The Last Thing I Wanted To Do
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 25, 2022
I grew up in a real-estate home. My father was involved in real-estate for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens my dad became an. 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.
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.
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
Howdy, Partner!
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 4, 2022
As an entrepreneur in your business, you are wired to seek and get excited about opportunities. New people, new options, a new environment, or a new place all present a. 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.
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.
Be Nice or Be Quiet
The Appraiser Coach
JUNE 29, 2021
Back in the 1980’s an American minister by the name of Robert Fulghum published a series of essays in a book titled All I Really Need To Know I Learned. Read More.
How Much Should a New Real Estate Appraiser Charge?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 30, 2021
I was recently asked by a newbie in real estate appraisal how much I think a new real estate appraiser should charge. Many new appraisers and trainees want to get. Read More.
Wealth and Why
The Appraiser Coach
JUNE 22, 2021
I love having the opportunity to get involved with other appraisers and to assist them in moving their businesses to the next level. I’ve been doing a lot of one-on-one. Read More.
Over Promise and Under Deliver
The Appraiser Coach
JUNE 8, 2021
There are certain principles of good work and challenges that come when starting or running any business. Much of what we learn as business owners can also be passed on. Read More.
That Car Costs How Much per Pound?
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
There have been many times that I’ve heard of, or experienced myself, when an appraisal is being done, and at some point during the walk-through the agent shows up with. 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.
When Money Makes Itself
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 25, 2022
Idaho is a gorgeous state! I live in the backyard of the Teton Mountain Range and Yellowstone National Park, and I love going to the hills. Hiking through groves of. 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.
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.
The Best Idea for IT Support for Your Appraisal Office
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Technology is important to your business. Sometimes, it can be a challenge to keep your computer, your systems, your network, your internet, and the software you use all running and. Read More.
How to Stop Wasting Time on Spam Calls
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 27, 2021
Afterall, it could be an appraisal order from a new customer, a potential homeowner, a local bank, or. Your phone rings, it’s a local number and you answer right away. Read More.
Phone Apps for Productivity
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 31, 2021
I’m big on technology. One of my most used pieces of technology is my smartphone. I wanted to share with you some of the apps that I use all the. Read More.
How Much Should You Make Each Month?
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 17, 2021
How much do you need to make each month? While it’s going to vary from person to person, you should know how much you need every single month in order. 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.
Knowing Your Why is the Key to Success
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 5, 2021
I mentor a lot of appraisers from all across the nation. Most of the time, appraisers ask me how to do something such as, how to get their business to. Read More.
Less Isn’t Always More
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 24, 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.
When Should We Put Technology Aside?
The Appraiser Coach
JUNE 1, 2021
I woke up to a text the other morning from one of my employees. The text had been sent at 12:30 AM! Now, I turn my phone off at night. Read More.
When Doing a Job Right Doesn’t Mean Doing it Yourself
The Appraiser Coach
APRIL 5, 2022
One Saturday morning, I found myself in front of the computer, punching numbers. While I was sitting there, staring at my screen, willing this task to end, I had a. Read More.
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