The Appraisal Trifecta: Price, Quality, and Speed

The Appraisal Trifecta: Price, Quality, and Speed

When running your business, especially an appraisal business, you want the same thing everyone wants. You want your costs low to give you a large margin for pricing, you want to produce high-quality work that increases referrals, and you want to appraise properties...
How to Position Your Appraisal Business for Sale

How to Position Your Appraisal Business for Sale

So you’re looking to sell your appraisal company. You may be coming close to retirement age or have found you would like to shift into a different career arena. Several small business owners consider their retirement plans to include a transition or sale of their...
The Pros & Cons Of A 1 Man Shop V. Team

The Pros & Cons Of A 1 Man Shop V. Team

In any business, working in a team is seen as a benefit. It is easy for all of us to charge forward and take control, but how much is the “lone wolf” mentality actually hurting you and your appraisal process? Similar to a dentist’s office, an efficient team can...
Biggest Career Obstacles for Commercial Appraisers

Biggest Career Obstacles for Commercial Appraisers

As a commercial appraiser, you are essentially solving a new puzzle every day; no day is the same as the last. However, it is immensely rewarding to find a job where you feel like you fit— and if you are a true logic sherlock, maybe commercial appraisal is right for...
Can Retailers Expand in a Market Like This?

Can Retailers Expand in a Market Like This?

While some retail landlords may not be ready to lower rent pricing, others are seeing the writing on the wall. But not all categories of retailers are still in freefall. Americans are returning to pre-pandemic spending levels, but a transformation is taking place, and...