Referrals, Connections, and Education

Growing Your Non-Lender Appraisal Business In June, I launched the Appraisal Referral Network with one primary goal: to help appraisers grow their non-lender business. Through my own experience, I’ve identified (more…)

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How Appraisers Can Adapt to FHFA’s Appraisal Waiver Expansion

Last month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) expanded eligibility for appraisal waivers on purchase loans by increasing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to 97%. This change allows appraisal waivers—especially (more…)

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Not Every Client Needs a Full Appraisal: The Benefits of Consultation Services

Whenever I get a call from a potential client, I make it a priority to gather details before quoting an appraisal. In addition to the address, it’s essential to understand (more…)

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Successful Networking for Introverts: 10 Tips (BNI)

I came across an article from BNI with “10 Tips for Successful Networking for Introverts.” Many appraisers are often seen as introverted professionals, but these tips from BNI offer practical (more…)

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Red Flags in Appraisal Requests: When to Say No to an Assignment

As an appraiser, you sometimes encounter calls that raise red flags. Today, I want to share an experience that highlights the importance of screening potential clients carefully to avoid challenging (more…)

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Testifying as an Appraiser: What to Expect and How to Prepare

For appraisers working in private, non-lender assignments, expert witness work can be a rewarding yet challenging path. Recently, I had the opportunity to testify as an expert witness, and I (more…)

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