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

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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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 4, 2023

I’ve been talking recently about what I call the “principles of prosperity.” The last couple have had to do with money – what it is and how it works. 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

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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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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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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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). LLR is not a newcomer to mortgage technology or the overall fintech market. This isn’t a new story in mortgage lending or real estate brokerage.

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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

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

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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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser or new to the field, having a better understanding of rural properties is essential for providing credible appraisals. Well written.

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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 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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Appraisal Buzz

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

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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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

This is creating bidding wars, offers over asking, and appraisal gaps—houses are going quickly,” says Shanon Schinkel , branch manager and mortgage lender at Homebridge Financial Services. But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”.

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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

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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It is hot, hot, hot here,” Clay Winder, a real estate agent for Keller Williams Westfield , said. We’ve had an explosion over the past three four years of technology and other companies coming in,” Barton said. “I But for the past 12 months, the metro’s housing market has been in complete chaos. “It

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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

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

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 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

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 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

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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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2024

For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link] The post Time Is Money – So Use It Wisely first appeared on The Appraiser Coach. Doing so helps keep us focused on the bigger picture, not just on the here and now.

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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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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

This is creating bidding wars, offers over asking, and appraisal gaps—houses are going quickly,” says Shanon Schinkel , branch manager and mortgage lender at HomeTown. But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”. Understand appraisal gaps.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 30, 2024

As appraisers, we often find ourselves in a situation where someone files a complaint against us because things didn’t go their way. For more information on this subject, please download and listen to The Appraiser Coach Podcast Episode: [link] But this is the world we live in. It’s easy to run afoul of someone’s expectations.

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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

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. 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 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

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

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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