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

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.

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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

MAY 4, 2021

Despite what rumors you may have heard, Fannie Mae is not coming out with any new appraisal forms. Of course, I am playing with you a bit; they are coming. 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

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.

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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. That is not to say you must do desktops to continue in appraisal.

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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 had the opportunity to talk with a coaching client about an opportunity that came up for her to act as a staff appraiser.

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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

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. How long have you been appraising? What about in regards to comp photos?

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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

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

JANUARY 17, 2023

Years ago, I went on a nation-wide tour where I met with appraisers in several cities. We discussed what I do as an appraiser and business owner, and how they. 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

JANUARY 23, 2024

Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. However, there’s a person in the appraisal office that may be doing all of the things I mentioned above – and they’re not the appraiser. For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link]

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The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 10, 2021

Near my office there are two convenience stores but I only ever go to one of them. Really, there isn’t anything terrible about the one I don’t go to, but. 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

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

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

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

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

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. To make a long story short, this man felt like the first appraisal had come in lower than it should have. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human.

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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.

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 6, 2021

I just got out of an interesting conversation I had with my CPA. Eventually, our conversation veered onto the topic of work. I was curious about what it takes to. 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? This principle, looking at things as benefits instead of sunk costs, applies to so many things in life, not just appraising. Or is it an investment?

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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. For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link] The post NOW YOU KNOW: WORK WHEN IT’S SLOW first appeared on The Appraiser Coach.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I felt strongly that this man was going to make it in the appraisal world. For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link] He went out and created his own website, doing his homework to make sure he knew what he was doing.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

In gathering information to write this post, I was shocked to discover that anyone can legally present themselves as a personal property appraiser. There is no governmental license, proof of knowledge, or certification required to appraise personal property.

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The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

I had a man reach out to me with a question about a property he had been asked to appraise. It was being. Read More

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 31, 2023

Many appraisers have found this to be a great way to get needed tasks accomplished without having to do them yourself. Appraisers have also found it cost effective and worthwhile to hire a virtual assistant or two overseas, in places like the Philippines or India. Do you have a virtual assistant hired?

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

There are no magic beans or secret sauce that you can use to suddenly make your life better. It’s actually about little tweaks; it’s a bunch of little things that. Read More.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 16, 2023

There are many different roles the we play as appraisers. We’re the technician, the business owner, the customer service representative, the secretary, Read More

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 19, 2023

All things that I have seen make a difference in appraisal businesses. The point here is that many of these principles that I share with you for appraisal businesses are universal. For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link]

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 24, 2023

A good appraiser knows that delegation can be an efficient and productive choice for their business, but the thought of that choice is often accompanied by fear. This comes up. Read More

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The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I’ve heard the complaints from other appraisers that there are AMC’s out there that request that appraisers that work with them dress professionally. I’m not really sure why this bothers. Read More.

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