I use Google Alerts to search anything in our commercial appraisal industry. Problem is the Google bots that roam the vast Internet can’t find us. Very few mentions. Apparently, commercial appraisers have become ghosts in real estate discussions. “Are...
Jack was thinking it was time to sell his commercial appraisal firm. He’s had a good run since he opened the doors in 1988. Consolidation of firms is happening now, so Jack is hopeful. As an appraiser, he knows his firm is worth exactly what a buyer...
“If you had a superpower, what would it be? This great icebreaker question came up at a networking meeting. Many folks wanted the superpower of invisibility, shape shifting and telepathy. Others wanted the ability to fly or have superhuman strength....
As the appraisal manager or chief appraiser, you might be asking yourself:
Can having metrics improve the relationship between lending and credit?
What’s the best way to identify time gaps during the loan approval process?
Can I get the reports I...
I have trouble focusing. I’m not talking about short-term focus needed to complete tasks. I’m not talking about having difficulty focusing because my brain is fuzzy, aching for a shot of caffeine. I’m not even talking about the lack of focus I sometimes...
Ask yourself, what’s the first thing a buyer of your commercial appraisal firm would change? Tough question. You know in your heart if you’re really giving it your all, or just kicking the can down the road. When the student is ready the master will...