Tim Andersen is back to talk about the ominous "BIG DATA."  What is it?  Should we be afraid of it?  How can we as appraisers look at what is real and start to incorporate it?  

We hire hoping for the best, but sometimes things go bad.  It can get ugly fast.  However, there are six rules to follow that will reduce the risk of an employee going bad.

Human beings are hardwired for comparison.  We naturally look at our peers and compare ourselves to them.  This leads us to follow them, but this is not the right recipe for success.  Rather, success is often defined by doing the exact opposite of what our competition is doing.  

It is a question Dustin is asked frequently; "Should I hire my family member?"  Though it is normally not advisable, Dustin shares four rules that, if followed, might make it an okay arrangement.  Note however, if these rules are not followed, you may be in for a disaster.  

Sometimes goodwill turns sour.  More importantly, make sure you cross your Ts and dot your Is because people find every reason to attack you as an appraiser.  

We might think we know the difference between an arm's length transaction and one that is not, but do we really?  Tim Andersen joins us again to have us consider looking beyond just the parties involved.  

We all get annoyed when our clients ask us to go beyond what is typical as an appraiser.  How about when our client's really don't ask that much?  Should we choose to die on the hill of minor requests?  

Ben Page, a 20 year Insurance vet, joins us to look at our risk and exposure a little difference way.  Insurance for appraisers is not just about E&O.  There is much more to it.  

Let's face it; you want one.  A standing desk is all the rage.  The health benefits alone justify the purchase.  That is to say nothing about the coolness factor.  Yet, they seem to be so expensive.  Dustin got one recently that is very affordable and a great little desk.  

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When you find volume has slipped and you are in need of a business boost, there are four areas you should look at.  Here are the four steps to increasing appraisal volume or revenue.