Our real agenda? To change the world. And it's working - for those who work with us and also for our clients. From my perspective, money isn't the goal. It's necessary, but it is only the means to an end. And that end is to create an environment in which the people around us and those involved with our business can flourish. Ambitious goal? … [Read more...]
What Scarface and the Cost Approach Have In Common
TRIGGER WARNING: If images or discussions of M203 grenade launchers scare you, please stop reading now. The truth is, most appraisers don't like the cost approach. 'Hate' might be too strong a word but I have a strong dislike for it. As with any occupation, appraisers are paid to produce. We write appraisals, send them to the client, and get … [Read more...]
God Saw That It Was Good.
"And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." - Genesis 1:31 People love to draw lines beyond those necessary to protect us from ourselves. Perhaps Eve was the first "...neither shall ye touch it..." God's command was not to eat. Ignoring the rest of the story, some are determined to follow her example. To his … [Read more...]
DNA Test Links Appraisers with Turnips
You've probably heard the saying that you can't get blood from a turnip. It's true, you know. You can never squeeze hard enough. Not that I've tried. But that seems to be what some regulatory officials may be expecting of commercial appraisers these days. Humor me for a second while I bellyache. With nothing better to do at 3:00 AM, I opened up … [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
Buying, selling, or leasing commercial real estate property can be complicated and overwhelming. Often buyers might not have the latest info or even understand fully what commercial real estate entails. That's why we're here to do appraisals for you. … [Read more...]