Things you shouldn’t say!? What does that mean? In this context, it means there are things you should not say to your state appraisal board when you reply to it as part of a complaint filed against you. What are some of these? Don’t tell the state you did not mean to anything wrong. You just admitted you did! Avoid saying, “That’s the way I’ve always done it!” You just admitted to a history of incorrect appraisal procedures. Really, why would you do either of those?  

This is where you need an expert. You’re already an appraisal expert, but you know nothing about how to respond to a complaint. Your business plan may be perfection. But responding to a complaint is not part of the typical business plan. You may have killer appraisal software. But software alone won’t help you with the state. You may listen to all sorts of appraisal podcasts. But you’ll need help with your response to the state. Please, don’t do this alone. Your state appraisal board has a stable of attorneys. You need expert representation, too.

Things you shouldn’t say are just that! So, don’t say them! Get professional representation. No, it is not cheap. But it might save you a lot of time, money, and heartache down the line. You’ll be glad you paid for that help!