Do you know the difference between leased fee and fee simple?
Thursday, April 19
 If the world of commercial appraisals had a dictionary of terms, we’re confident it would be pretty thick. We’ve covered some of the basic terminology in the past, but sometimes, it’s helpful to break down specific phrases even further, especially when regulatory compliance is involved. Today, w...
Create a vision for your team through leadership
Thursday, April 05
 WHAT’S THE POINT OF A VISION FOR A BUSINESS AND WHY SHOULD WE CREATE IT IN THE FIRST PLACE? So often we hear these questions and the reason to create a vision for a business is without it, it’s extremely difficult to hire great people, retain those all-stars, and hit the goals you’re working to...
Chief appraiser talks best practices for appraisal reviews
Thursday, April 05
 Merriam-Webster defines “best practices” as procedures that have been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results and are proposed as standard. However, in the commercial appraisal industry research, regulations, and standards are constantly being updated, and it’s sometimes hard...
4 Quick tips for managing your appraiser panel
Thursday, April 05
 The million dollar question when it comes to appraisal management is should you have an appraisal panel internally or hire an AMC? Okay, so it might not be a million dollar question per se, but it’s a question worth considering. Without the right tools and resources, managing an appraiser panel ...
How can automation help your financial institution?
Thursday, March 22
 Let’s face it: we live in a society where just about everything can be automated. We carry devices in our pockets that with just the tap of a finger, we’re able to do everything from ordering groceries to be delivered to our home to scheduling taxi rides to and from our dinner reservations. Of c...
Tired of waiting? 3 tips to shorten your appraisal turn times
Thursday, March 22
 A booming housing market + an abundance of appraisals + a severe appraiser shortage = a recipe for potential disaster. While our industry thrives on the housing market and its bustling outlook, the lack of experienced, licensed appraisers can cause serious headaches. Not only are you faced with ...