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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If we lose 30 minutes of sleep because we got up to exercise, but the exercise actually makes it easier to fall asleep at night and helps us have better quality sleep, is it really a loss? Do we ever take time to consider the cost in relation to the benefit? Or is it an investment?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This way, everyone in your office can confidently move forward while feeling supported and on the same page, and you will better progress in creating consistent and quality value. Ultimately, having a good cop/bad cop situation is an effective approach to keeping the channels of your business clear.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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