Be the Driver, rather than just a passenger of your appraisal practice

[Tiffany Gibbons]

I kinda of liked your unedited version. More reflective of your personality

Be the Driver, rather than just a passenger of your appraisal practice - New reply to watched thread (DO NOT REPLY)

​ Goodness me, so sorry to have offended thee. Grow up​

You give yourself too much credit.

I just found it funny that you thought I was being condescending, but that what you said to me in the first place was not a bit condescending. And I was honestly curious. Most appraisers I know did go ahead and get their CRs back when the whole FHA deal happened. It's just not a huge stretch is all class wise. And you certainly have the "experience". Again, it was not my intention to condescend to you at all. I'm not is a position to do that. I'm a one person shop, I don't try to get more than I need and I don't like "bidding". You are correct, my personality can come across as abrasive in an online forum. Sorry.

 

[Tiffany Gibbons]

I've offered it on occasion but not a lot - you have offered that kind of help more often which is commendable. I do however post to offer help wrt appraisal problems which you do as well.

BTW I stink at marketing and therefore have nothing to offer in that area! I was able to get direct and high end work and in the past review work because I am capable of appraising many diverse property types and supporting the value well. That means a 100 k property or a 1,000,000 property. But I suck at marketing, I don't even try - my business is more of a boutique business that works for me personally.

I might be a good example of what not to do . I have no website, do not give my card to agents except on occasion, though I got two referrals to very good clients from agents. ( the clients called me, due to their giving my name ) I do think providing strong support for opinion and able to handle many different property types is useful for clients and they seem to need it. I have a background as a as a RE agent, (I sold RE for over 5 years prior to appraising ) and that imo has helped me understand markets and buyer behavior.

I run my business the same way, no website, rarely give out cards, etc. I could increase my coverage area and have more work, but I'm better off as a "boutique" business as well. I like that!

 

[glenn walker]

I run my business the same way, no website, rarely give out cards, etc. I could increase my coverage area and have more work, but I'm better off as a "boutique" business as well. I like that!

As long as that works ) LOL

 

[Dublin ohio]

I just found it funny that you thought I was being condescending, but that what you said to me in the first place was not a bit condescending. And I was honestly curious. Most appraisers I know did go ahead and get their CRs back when the whole FHA deal happened. It's just not a huge stretch is all class wise. And you certainly have the "experience". Again, it was not my intention to condescend to you at all. I'm not is a position to do that. I'm a one person shop, I don't try to get more than I need and I don't like "bidding". You are correct, my personality can come across as abrasive in an online forum. Sorry.

At the time I got my license. I almost had enough education hours to get my CR. But my mentor got into some deep doo doo with the Feds (not appraisal related). So it was necessary for me to get my license before he was shut down. Plus it wouldn't help to get caught up in his problems. As far as the FHA thing. When they changed the regs. I had about 6 mos. to get a degree. Not possible. So not as simple as it would appear.

 

[glenn walker]

At the time I got my license. I almost had enough education hours to get my CR. But my mentor got into some deep doo doo with the Feds (not appraisal related). So it was necessary for me to get my license before he was shut down. Plus it wouldn't help to get caught up in his problems. As far as the FHA thing. When they changed the regs. I had about 6 mos. to get a degree. Not possible. So not as simple as it would appear.

Actually most States do not required a degree as there are substitute college level course work and tests you can take. Two of my guys did it that way . Gotta read your States entire education requirements. Kinda stupid my degree is in Sociology and History like that helps an- appraiser LMAO

 

[Dublin ohio]

Actually most States do not required a degree as there are substitute college level course work and tests you can take. Two of my guys did it that way . Gotta read your States entire education requirements. Kinda stupid my degree is in Sociology and History like that helps an- appraiser LMAO

Maybe now. Not back then.

 

[djd09]

I just found it funny that you thought I was being condescending, but that what you said to me in the first place was not a bit condescending. And I was honestly curious. Most appraisers I know did go ahead and get their CRs back when the whole FHA deal happened. It's just not a huge stretch is all class wise. And you certainly have the "experience". Again, it was not my intention to condescend to you at all. I'm not is a position to do that. I'm a one person shop, I don't try to get more than I need and I don't like "bidding". You are correct, my personality can come across as abrasive in an online forum. Sorry.

you are doing just fine

 

[glenn walker]

Maybe now. Not back then

My best employees and Appraisers and Realtors were guys and gals with only a HS Diploma, X- or Military Service and a desire to make money . My worst were ones who had no life experience and no desire to make money. Frankly for Loan Production Appraisers I could train people all day long who only had HS Degrees.
One guy I know has a degree in theology, we always told him take some Holy Water and Bless that house so it will come in at Purchase Price- He was real serious and he says one day where do I get Holy Water From ? I looked at him and said give me a few minutes and I will take some tap water then I Boil the Hell out of it place it into vials and then charge you $5 a bottle

 

[Tiffany Gibbons]

At the time I got my license. I almost had enough education hours to get my CR. But my mentor got into some deep doo doo with the Feds (not appraisal related). So it was necessary for me to get my license before he was shut down. Plus it wouldn't help to get caught up in his problems. As far as the FHA thing. When they changed the regs. I had about 6 mos. to get a degree. Not possible. So not as simple as it would appear.

I went back to college and finished at 38. My state university counted all my Appraisal Institute classes I took to get my CG as experiential learning. You have to assemble the syllabus, hours earned, etc. for the Board of Regents to review. These were all 30 hour courses. The rest of what I needed to graduate I took online, except Public Speaking, had to do that in person. College Algebra almost kept me from graduating. I have Discalcua. Aren't they supposed to be taking the degree requirement out for "diversity"? lowering barriers (after the rest of us had to jump through flaming hoops).