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ChatGPT 5.0 says appraisers are the No. 1 professional to best leverage AI because of our question-asking superpower. Full disclosure,…
The world will show you where you’re not free. This means our limitations are from past experiences, fears and unconscious…
I’m not the rocket scientist in my family (that title belongs to my uncle Richard). But here’s what I see…
AI in valuation is like the weather. Everyone talks about it, few actually prepare for it. Many are secretly…
“Later” Is a Fragile Idea Last week, I attended the funeral of a karate friend, Dr. Pascual Bidot, best described…
The first time I met Philip McKernan was in Boston at a SaaS Boardroom Intensive, an entrepreneurial seminar. From the…
Imagine an Appraisal Institute not defined by lawsuits, but by leadership. A platform for advocacy. For innovation. For bold ideas….
For this appraisal,The bank CEO asks, “Can we automate processes across departments?” And the answer is “no” due to a…
Too many appraisers work like they’re in a cold marriage -detached, transactional. “Here’s the value. Good luck.” That’s not partnership….
Ironically, excellence is the biggest threat to your growth and to the future of the valuation profession. Smart, safe and…
I’ve watched brilliant fee and chief appraisers hide. Not because they’re lazy. Because they’re scared. Scared of getting it wrong….
Most appraisal departments have a foundational problem. The problem is the absence of asking questions. Questions like,• “Why is our…
