Do your New Year’s resolutions include getting organized so that you can run a smoother, more profitable appraisal business? Winter is an excellent time of year to roll up your sleeves, clean up your desk (and your car), learn some new organizational skills, and…
Let’s say your retirement is secure. You have enough in savings and investments that you could stop working today, and be sure of living comfortably for the rest of your life. How are you going to dispose of your real estate appraisal business, if…
If you run your own appraisal business, or if you’re employed by a larger company—or both—you will need to track your expenses vigilantly. Inaccurate records might mean a tax bill that’s higher than you should pay, and might prevent reimbursement from an employee or…
As an appraiser, you’re paid for your local market analysis and expertise, not for your data entry skills. It may seem tempting to complete a task yourself because “it only takes a second,” but seemingly small amounts of time add up quickly. An assistant…
What are your business goals for 2019? If you are gearing up for growth, it’s a good idea to look ahead and start planning. You may want to put systems in place to make your appraisal business more efficient. You may need a new…
Time management is a common hurdle for appraisers and small business owners. In our recent survey, appraisers said providing status emails, answering addendum requests, and answering phone calls are the top three tasks that take up too much time in their workday. Below is…
If you struggle with time management as an appraiser, you’re not alone. Professional appraisers across the country face many of the same hurdles to achieving a flawlessly efficient workday. Here, real-life appraisers share their wish list for things that would make their jobs easier…
Time management is big issue for many appraisers. Your income depends on how many appraisal assignments you can complete each month and each year—and you need time to do each report. In other words, time is money. We recently asked appraisers, “What’s one thing…
Many appraisers report that they’d like to spend less time on email. The task of providing status emails eats up time in the workday and tends to be more complex and time-consuming than typing a quick email reply. Status requests from AMCs typically require…
There is only so much work that one appraiser can do in one day. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, hiring an appraisal assistant can save time and enable you to complete more reports every month. An assistant or…
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