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“I’m going to retire because of UAD 3.6. I’m done.” “I don’t want to learn AI to improve my commercial…

The Shift Is Here. Resistance Is Too.

“I’m going to retire because of UAD 3.6. I’m done.” “I don’t want to learn AI to improve my commercial…

Who’s a Good Boy?

What my Doberman Buddha taught me about commercial appraisers. Most people misunderstand Dobermans. They assume aggression. But Dobermans weren’t bred…

CRE Genius Lives with the People Who Value It

Appraisers see a staggering amount of deal flow, yet few investors tap their genius. We spend our lives analyzing thousands of…

Stop Hesitating. Take Your Shot.

No appraiser has said, “It’s okay if I get this wrong.” Hiring that next person, implementing tech, stepping into leadership….

The Degree Debate Misses the Point Entirely

AQB’s minimum education criteria focusing on college degree requirements is a moot point. We should be talking about the outdated…

The Efficiency Ratio, Built on Appraisal Data

Every bank executive knows the efficiency ratio is unforgiving. You can’t grow your way out of it. You can’t cost-cut…

Ideas Are Like Avocados

They go brown quickly. Everyone in valuation agrees on what should improve. Everyone nods in the meetings. Everyone means to…

When Broken Windows Become the System

The Broken Window Theory says a single broken window can lead to urban decay. It’s no big deal in and…

Show Me Your Process (Not Your Secrets)

Most Sunday mornings I make café con leche (Café Bustelo and whole milk) and write blogs to valuation people. It’s…

Attitude Toward Hard

My wife got me stand-up comedy classes for Christmas. The final test is performing on stage in front of 100…

Working Defensively vs. Building Intentionally

Think and Grow Rich rubs appraisers the wrong way. The book’s focus on ambition clashes with a professional culture built on…