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Everyperson Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms

The Appraiser Coach

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. Find out what they really want to do, and train them accordingly. It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

At the end of the holiday season, we start hearing the phrase repeatedly used in weight loss industry advertisements, “New Year, New You!” How about one for you and your appraisal business? Most of us are fee appraisers who work independently. Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023.

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Building Your Appraisal Team: Advice from Top Appraisers

McKissock

Building a successful appraisal team means considering your business strategy and your corporate culture, and hiring accordingly. Some appraisers look for associates who specialize in certain areas of the appraisal business when adding someone to the team. Team-building tips from top appraisers.

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Success in One Step

The Appraiser Coach

When I gave him 3 weeks to hire a virtual assistant, he had hired someone, begun training, and had them working full 40 hour weeks by the time we met again! I felt strongly that this man was going to make it in the appraisal world. He went out and created his own website, doing his homework to make sure he knew what he was doing.

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BHHS CEO Gino Blefari: ‘Doesn’t agree with it one bit’ about commission conspiracy

Housing Wire

Ketchmark also questioned Blefari about the training video in which Blefari said, as an agent, his commissions started at 6% and went up. “I However, Blefari said that those are just ranges, and he cited appraisal fees being waived or points on the mortgage as reasons why commission fees could change. I was a successful agent.

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Turn “Time is Money” On Its Head

The Appraiser Coach

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. For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link]

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Quality Adjustments for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

When making appraisal adjustments, examine the quality of your data and remember that any quality ratings in your county records or MLS are not always reliable. Another appraisal challenge! He’s an appraiser colleague in Utah, and I’ve known him for a number of years. They are advertiser supported. baths, 9,700 sq.ft.