Create an engaging culture Most commercial fee and bank appraisers operate solo. Many work from home. The lack of interaction with others diminishes the long-term happiness of

Commercial evaluations are like alpacas. No one really knows for sure what to do with them. Do they produce eggs or milk? Are they yummy

As a commercial fee appraiser or chief appraiser in a bank, what’s the answer to the question, “What value do appraisals provide? Some might answer, “Because we have to order

Those in the bank appraisal departments are the smartest people in the room when it comes to real estate. Problem is they don’t have a seat at the C suite table. Chief

When the topic of commercial valuation comes up, it’s mostly negative. Words like “declining number of appraisers,” “silver tsunami of retirement” and “relevancy”. How about

Bank: “Why don’t my appraisers read the entire engagement letter?” Appraisers: “It’s hard to find bank specific requirements in lengthy engagement letters.” Both side are