Insights for Appraisal Operations

Explore practical perspectives, industry trends, and expert guidance to help you improve workflows, manage vendor networks, and navigate the evolving appraisal landscape.

From compliance and workflow optimization to vendor management and technology strategy, our blog covers the topics that matter most to appraisal professionals.

Stay informed, learn from real-world experiences, and discover new ways to improve how your team operates.

Collateral still matters

Lady Justice carrying a sword and set of scales reflects a symbol of U.S. courthouses. The blindfold represents objectivity and…

Do This Now

Just before we made the decision for all employees to work remotely due to the COVID – 19 outbreak, our…

Three ways to improve appraisal quality

Crucial Data Most of the information analyzed in an appraisal report is gathered by the appraiser in his/her research. But…

How to Move Through Crisis & Confusion to a Better, New Normal.

I hope you’re well and weathering these unprecedented times. I hope you find ways and the time to thank those…

Work Less Get More Done

Well here we are. Smack in the middle of a global pandemic. I send wishes of good health to all…

Commercial Evaluations, A Perspective

Commercial Evaluations are being prepared by in-house bank staff, brokers, accountants, AMCs and third party vendors. Noticeably absent are commercial…

What the Corona Virus Teaches About Trust

In my last conversation with you I spoke about one of my favorite topics, trust. I truly believe it is…

Can I tell you a story?

You’ve heard me talk about the power of stories. They are truly how us humans communicate best and have done…

Happy New Year from the Sunny Side of the Street

Happy New Year! I hope like me, you’ve had an enjoyable holiday, whether your idea of enjoyable is peaceful time…

The true cost of, “Yeah, we’re good”

As a job manager or chief appraiser at a bank, appraisal workflow can be handled by Outlook/Excel, outsourced to AMCs…

A Time of Connections – Make them Count

We’re officially in the holiday season.  It’s important to use this time to make meaningful connections through such things as…

Emily Post, Where are you

We’ve added a podcast!  At RealWired our focus is on people – how they work and grow in their careers….