Smart Inspections
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 19, 2022
This woman said that she has been using an iPad for years to do her mobile inspections, but had heard. I was recently contacted by an individual with a question. Read More.
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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?
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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2022
Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.
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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.
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Why You Should Invest in Technology
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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Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.
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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.
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Why Are People So Complicated?
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. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are.
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.
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Saving Photos as an Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 18, 2021
I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.
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Your Best Friend as an Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 12, 2021
Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Read More.
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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5
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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.
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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.
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“Mommy’s not home, but she says you can come in.”
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
You drive for an hour for an inspection. We’ve all been there before. When you get there, you knock on the door, only to have it opened by the kids. You ask them if their parents are home, to which they respond, “No.” When you call the parents, they say something like, “Oh, I’m not home right now, but the kids will let you in.”
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ARE COMP PHOTOS A THING OF THE PAST?
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Isn’t technology these days pretty good for getting most information from the desktop? With the advent of the hybrid appraisal, it seems that the need for comp photos has become obsolete. If we don’t need original photos for hybrids, do we need them at all? Who honestly likes them anyway? How long have you been appraising?
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How To Appraise Rural Properties
Appraisal Today
MARCH 15, 2024
NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”.
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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.
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NFT mania and the future of the home sale
Housing Wire
MARCH 7, 2022
The creation of the NFT real estate market thrusts a spotlight onto a Silicon Valley company specifically throwing itself into real estate, blockchain and NFTs. It also gives real estate agents ideas. How a real estate NFT works today…. Bitcoin is perhaps the best-known cryptocurrency.
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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
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Navigating the Slow-Down
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 Undercover Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 19, 2024
As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there.
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Time Is Money – So Use It Wisely
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 12, 2024
I want to talk today about something with which we are all familiar. I believe that we need to keep this in the forefront of our minds as business owners. This term is “opportunity cost.”
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Change: Threat, or Opportunity?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 5, 2024
I talk a lot on this blog about change. 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. This industry is seemingly in an almost constant state of change!
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Confidence: the Second Key to Success
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
I’ve already shared with you what I believe the most important key to success is: taking action. Without action, your ideas will never come to fruition. Here, I’m going to tell you about the second most important key to success. When paired together, these two keys to success become a true powerhouse.
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Success in One Step
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
I’ve talked a lot about what I term the “principles of success.” I truly believe in them, and I think they are all important to achieving success. A lot of people ask me though what the one key to success is. In reality, there isn’t just one. There are many little things that need to be done in order to get where you want to be.
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You’re Chasing a Dollar… What’s the Dollar Chasing?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 28, 2023
I talked recently in another post about the fact that money is a tool that we use to keep track of value. Money really has no value in and of. Read More
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Surround Yourself With Success
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
I’ve talked many times about the principle of the mastermind. Napoleon Hill, who was one of the first people to talk about it, described it this way: when you get more than 2 people in a room with similar backgrounds, similar needs, and similar goals, then you form an additional entity (paraphrasing). This is the mastermind.
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Turn “Time is Money” On Its Head
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. There was a man by the name of Jack who was talking about how much he has to do.
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When Getting a Letter From the Sheriff is a Good Thing
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 30, 2024
After a trip to Washington, D.C. and Chicago for some Mastermind classes, and a visit with my daughter at Michigan State, I went to work at my office in Idaho Falls to find that I had an “Official Mail” slip attached to my door. I thought that was a little strange, because the address of my office isn’t widely publicized.
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Everyperson Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 23, 2024
It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again. Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. They take all the phone calls. They do all the data entry. They send out all the emails. They update AMCs when needed. They make appointments. What don’t they do? Sleep, probably. I have a term for this kind of behavior: Everyperson Syndrome.
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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.
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Your Business is Your Business
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 9, 2024
When I first started coaching, I was told by many people that I should write a book. I was on fire with the good news that you didn’t have to be frustrated with your job, working long hours and getting nowhere.
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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.
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You Have Options
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 2, 2024
There’s been a lot of talk recently about desktop appraisals. Everyone has their opinion, and there are many who are not in favor of this new development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Getting older got you thinking about retirement? Well, hopefully this isn’t the first time it’s crossed your mind. It’s never too early to think about what you want your job to look like long term. And the ideal retirement plan might look different for you than it does your neighbor.
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PAJAMAS VS. PRODUCTIVITY
The Appraiser Coach
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The myth we often believe when it comes to working from home is that productivity significantly slows down. The image you probably have in your head is someone who lounges around watching soap operas and is just mindful enough to keep the computer from going to sleep in between loads of laundry and a mid-morning Starbucks run.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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