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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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Invitation Homes to settle FTC claims of unfair rental practices for $48M

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to the FTC, Invitation Homes advertised monthly rent prices without including mandatory “junk fees.” ” The FTC claims that the company hid certain fees — such as those for smart-home technology, air filters and internet packages — that potentially added more than $1,700 per year to the cost of renting.

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Embracing New Technology and Efficiency

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 20, 2021

I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers. Read More.

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Saving Photos as an Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 18, 2021

I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.

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Responding To the 5 Most Popular Questions From Agents

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see. Read More.

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Your Best Friend as an Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2021

Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Read More.

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When Should We Put Technology Aside?

The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 1, 2021

I woke up to a text the other morning from one of my employees. The text had been sent at 12:30 AM! Now, I turn my phone off at night. Read More.

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Phone Apps for Productivity

The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 31, 2021

I’m big on technology. One of my most used pieces of technology is my smartphone. I wanted to share with you some of the apps that I use all the. Read More.

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Why You Should Invest in Technology

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 4, 2023

I’ve been talking recently about what I call the “principles of prosperity.” The last couple have had to do with money – what it is and how it works. Read More

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The Best Idea for IT Support for Your Appraisal Office

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Technology is important to your business. Sometimes, it can be a challenge to keep your computer, your systems, your network, your internet, and the software you use all running and. Read More.

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The Hard to Find (Important) Details

The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It was advertised as a. I’ve recently been looking into real estate as an investor, and I found a rental property relatively close to my home that looked pretty promising. Read More

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Blackbird] then used its proprietary ‘lookback’ technology to access pre-renovation images of the homes from a multiple listing service and compare them with post-renovation images from the rental advertisements.”

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Are you in need of the Grammar Police?

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are so many mind-boggling technological advancements out there and so many educational resources to take advantage of. What an opportunity it is to live in the information age. Read More.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Includes current issues and trends in AZ real estate & property inspection issues CE Sales Package #1 with Ethics: 12 of the 24 required hrs of coursework (9 mandatory & 3 general hrs). Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Finding Comps in Non-Disclosure States

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

All three states that I’m licensed in, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming, are non-disclosure states. I’ve never worked in a disclosure state and so I’m always a bit surprised when I’m. Read More.

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ARE COMP PHOTOS A THING OF THE PAST?

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Isn’t technology these days pretty good for getting most information from the desktop? With the advent of the hybrid appraisal, it seems that the need for comp photos has become obsolete. If we don’t need original photos for hybrids, do we need them at all? Who honestly likes them anyway? How long have you been appraising?

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Over Promise and Under Deliver

The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 8, 2021

There are certain principles of good work and challenges that come when starting or running any business. Much of what we learn as business owners can also be passed on. Read More.

Business

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How To Determine Time Adjustments

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 11, 2021

I recently had a question come in from a follower regarding how to best make time adjustments in this crazy world of multiple offers and offers over list. Read More.

Inspection

A Home Owner’s View on Value

The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into. Read More.

Real Estate

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Get Non-Lender Work with Video

The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 24, 2021

As a coach, I’m teaching appraisers on a constant basis. A lot of them are interested in doing non-lender work but they aren’t sure how to attract that work. Really, Read More.

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Appraisers: Fraud is Not Okay

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2021

Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few. Read More.

Appraisal

Can You Be an Appraiser and an Agent at the Same Time?

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 27, 2021

It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.

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Why Are People So Complicated?

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are. I remember an interaction I had one day with a homeowner.

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When Money Makes Itself

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 25, 2022

Idaho is a gorgeous state! I live in the backyard of the Teton Mountain Range and Yellowstone National Park, and I love going to the hills. Hiking through groves of. Read More.

Appraisal Tips

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The Last Thing I Wanted To Do

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I grew up in a real-estate home. My father was involved in real-estate for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens my dad became an. Read More.

Real Estate

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Can You Photograph A Smell?

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You may have heard that you can’t have opinions about the color of a room or shaggy carpet as you’re doing your job and walking through homes… that’s dead wrong. Read More.

Inspection

Principles of Prosperity: The Final Word

The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 27, 2023

I’ve recently been posting about what I call the “Principles of Prosperity.” I’ve been hoping to give you a brief introduction that will pique your. Read More

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Howdy, Partner!

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As an entrepreneur in your business, you are wired to seek and get excited about opportunities. New people, new options, a new environment, or a new place all present a. Read More.

Business

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Dear Appraisers, Why do You Care about Your Competition’s Fees

The Appraiser Coach

JULY 20, 2021

As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, Read More.

Appraisal

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That Car Costs How Much per Pound?

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

There have been many times that I’ve heard of, or experienced myself, when an appraisal is being done, and at some point during the walk-through the agent shows up with. Read More.

Agents

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Rental Schedules Without an Appraisal?

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, Read More.

Appraisal

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Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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The Language Barrier

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Language is important. We often get so caught up in the moment, so laser-focused on how we feel about something, that we become casual in the verbiage that we use. Read More.

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Living Room vs Family Room

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 31, 2022

Have you ever walked into a house and thought, what room did I just walk into? Identifying and analyzing rooms will make a big difference for your customers and for. Read More.

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Less Isn’t Always More

The Appraiser Coach

JULY 26, 2022

I’ve been asked how much should be filled out on site during a mobile appraisal. I know there’s a lot of ways out there to do this; there are almost. Read More.

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Don’t Be Alice!

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 18, 2022

In his classic novel Alice in Wonderland, author Lewis Carroll teaches an important principle through the character of the Cheshire Cat. Lost in the woods and faced with a crossroads, Read More.

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Delegate, Delegate, Delegate!

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 10, 2022

I was in a group meeting recently where we were talking with small business owners and trying to help them with some of the problems they were facing. Read More.

Business

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When There’s No Comparison

The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’ve been a part of the appraisal world for long, you’ve had this experience. You’ve just submitted a completed report that you feel pretty good about. Soon afterward, however, Read More.

Appraisal

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Are You Saying No to Future Business?

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 10, 2023

I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.

Business

Business Advertising Inspection Real Estate Agent

Where There’s a Brick, There’s a Way

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I remember when I first started using a laser to do my measurements. I was up in front of a group of people, and I asked them to show by. Read More.

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, and … Shoes?

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Let’s talk about shoes. Now I know, you may not expect businessmen and professionals to talk about shoes. Surely, they have more important things to think about. Nevertheless, the. Read More.

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