C-Suite mistake, ignoring the appraisal department
Why transformation for banks is NOW urgent. CEO and CFOs are now understanding the cost of ignoring their appraisal department. Historically, it’s taken a backseat to the lending side, the sales folks of the bank. However, a holistic view of the competitive nature of banking from a digital transformation perspective suggests ignoring the department can […]
Appraisers. Go on vacation.
It’s time. That last appraisal is done. Review completed. Vacation scheduled. It’s go time. There’re few professionals that need a vacation more than appraisers. Most haven’t taken a vacation in 3+ years. That’s way too long to wait to recharge. Everyone needs time off, even if it’s just a long weekend. Sometimes vacations involve lots […]
Do something
What’s being ignored in your appraisal department? Maybe it’s taking time to implement an appraisal ordering platform. As an appraisal firm owner, maybe it’s thinking you’ll get around to report writing but never do. What’s the negative consequences of inaction? Unfinished business Do you ever get frustrated at unfinished tasks? Does it bug you? Are […]
How to Lead When Your Team Is Exhausted
Leading your bank’s appraisal department or appraisal firm, are you working 10-hour days, but don’t have time to get everything done? Maybe always saying “I’m swamped” is really a call to re-evaluate your leadership style. Are you currently at a breaking point? Is your team ready to jump ship? Clear your leadership lens The Arbinger […]
Hug an appraiser day
Congress approved “Hug an Appraiser Day” as a federal holiday. It’s September 21st. No they didn’t, but they should. Commercial fee and bank appraisers work hard. Very hard. Few people know it. The US commercial real estate market is about $16 trillion. The valuation industry provides due diligence as credit risk professionals. That’s a big […]
Can we get on the same page?
Just like EOS (entrepreneurial operating system), AOS (appraiser operating system) can be a set of concepts and tools used by bank and fee appraisers to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. Where’s your firm or appraisal department going? How do you plan to get there? Is it time to update your appraiser operating system? Way […]
