The Rocky Steps
We underestimate energy. The appraisal profession has plenty of intelligence. Plenty of rules. What it sometimes lacks is a spark. Recently I was in Philadelphia at the ProSight CRE Appraisal Managers Forum. We talked about too much work, hiring challenges, tighter timelines, more scrutiny, more pressure. These are not people looking for something else to […]
The line that’s holding you back
Without realizing it, we’ve draw circles of self-limitation around ourselves much like the ant that won’t step outside an arbitrary chalk line. Nothing physically prevents it from leaving, yet the line feels impenetrable. What chalk-line limitations are controlling you even though they’re no longer real? Our chalk line determines how far we aim, how far […]
Unbundled Supervision
Fueled by a blend of enthusiasm, strong Cuban coffee and possibly some naivety, I have an idea for the appraisal industry on-ramp problem. First, create an Analyst Academy that employs them. New appraisers commit for 36 months to the Academy and, in return, get training and guaranteed work. Leave early, repay part of the training […]
You’re Only as Rich as What You Don’t Need
I know a lot of broke rich people. Not financially broke. Need broke. They need the bigger house. Need a better title. Need another client. Need another promotion. They need people to know they’re successful. And maybe the most expensive need of all: the approval of other people. The approval tax is a huge cost […]
The Last Mile of AI
AI is like assembling IKEA furniture. Ninety minutes in, you’ve got something that looks suspiciously like a desk. Then you notice a bunch of parts on the floor and realize there’s a problem. Congratulations. You’re almost done. That’s AI. AI makes the first 80% ridiculously easy. You can build websites with great messaging, deep dive […]
The Next Version of You
For an appraiser who has spent 30 or 40 years in the profession, there can be a reluctance to retire. If you’re no longer an “appraiser”, “Chief Appraiser”, “owner” or “MAI”…who are you? Somewhere along the way, it became an identity. Someone asks, “What are you going to do when you retire?” You say, “Golf,” […]