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Special Reports are $15 each (PDF)      PAID subscriber prices $10 each ($99 per year subscription)
Special Report on Market Conditions (Time) Adjustments
Special Report on Estate appraising
Special Report on Relocation appraising
FHA Appraising Special Report
Special report on foreclosure appraising

Special Report on Estate appraising
If you’re thinking about doing estate and trust appraisals or are new to these types of appraisals, this report can really help. Even if you’ve been doing them for awhile, there are useful tips, such as don’t underbid when the effective value is not recent.

Included in the Special Report is a significantly expanded version of the July, 2007 Appraisal Today article, “Appraisals for trusts and estates - an excellent diversification opportunity.” Also included are IRS documents .
 

Special Report on FHA appraising (updated 4-08)
 FHA loans are increasing due to subprime lending problems. This report includes an analysis of FHA, such as how it differs from conventional lending. Reverse mortgages are also covered, an opportunity most appraisers don’t consider. The Report includes specific information on how to get FHA business. Also included are 15+ pages of HUD documents, including Q&As on the significant 2006 changes, how to get on the Roster, etc.

Special Report on foreclosure appraising
Foreclosures are increasing. This Report covers how they differ from conventional lending appraisals and, more important, specific guidance on how to get foreclosure business.

Special Report on relocation appraising
If you’re thinking about doing relocation appraisals or are new to relocation appraising, this report can really help.

One of the few appraisal directories that works for many appraisers is the Employee Relocation Council’s appraiser directory. The cost for a basic listing for new members is $255 through October 16, 2007. After that date the price is $325. To get in the next printed directory, you must sign up by December 7, 2007.

Included in the 22-page Special Report on Relocation Appraising are a expanded version of the September, 2007 Appraisal Today article, “Relocation appraisal - an increasing appraisal market”, reprinted ERC article “How the Relocation Appraisal Differs from Other Appraisals” plus information on the ERC’s appraisal training class, books, and articles. I have also included an application to join the ERC plus tips on filling out the application.
 

What's the difference between Reprint Series and Special Reports?
Special Reports cover timely topics and include Appraisal Today newsletter articles plus additional material not included in the newsletters as they have limited space (12 pages each month). Reprint Series are on business topics important to appraisers. The material doesn't change much over time.

Special Reports are $15 each (PDF)      PAID subscriber prices $10 each ($99 per year subscription)

Financial Management Reprint Series - collections, selling your business, etc.
Independent Contractor Reprint Series - how to stay out of trouble with the IRS
Personnel Reprint Series - fee splits, hiring, etc.
Time Management Reprint Series - get more done in less time
Quality and Customer Service Reprint Series - what is quality?
     

Independent Contractor Reprint Series

The IRS has very strict rules about using Independent contractors. Appraisers who incorrectly classify fee split appraisers as independent contractors can have significant financial risks when audited. Many appraisers are unaware of how to comply with the rules.

  • How to keep out of trouble with the IRS
  • Federal safe harbor rules
  • Changing from independent contractor to employees
  • How to survive an independent contractor audit
  • IRS private letter rulings..be careful

Financial Management Reprint Series

Almost all appraisal businesses have collection problems. Every time you take an assignment without being pre-paid your are extending credit. Find out how to get your money faster. Don't underprice your appraisals. Why give away your profits? What are appraisal businesses worth?

  • How to avoid collection problems
  • Collecting past due billings.... what we all hate!
  • Internal cash controls keep employees hones
  • Pricing appraisals for maximum profit
  • How to increase cash availability

Personnel Reprint Series

Labor costs for appraisal firms are very high.How much should you pay your appraisers? What's the best way to recruit and retain staff? How can you avoid making a "bad hire"?

  • Appraiser compensation - fee splits
  • Hiring, the first step is deciding who you want
  • Recruiting experienced appraisers
  • Find out what applicants really know by testing
  • How to research resumes and references

For more information on our Fee split audiotape, go to the Audiotape Page.

Quality and Customer Service Reprint Series

Your good clients are a very valuable asset. Don't take a chance on losing them. You can keep your clients loyal with good quality and great customer service.

  • What is quality?
  • The customer is not always right
  • Ways to reduce your liability exposure
  • Reviewing the reviewer

Time Management Reprint Series

Appraisers sell their time. The more efficiently you use your time, the more money you will make, and, more important, you will have more time for what is really important, your family and friends. No one ever said on his or her deathbed, "I wish I would have spent more time at the office."

  • Increase productivity by delegating
  • Overcoming procrastination
  • Dictation saves time and increases productivity
  • Singlehandling your mail
  • Use checklists to save time
  • Save time & money with audio tapes

For more information on our Working smarter, not harder CD, go to the Audio CD Page.

Reprint Series are $12 each or $50 for all five. Special Reports are $15 each. To order, please use the order form. Or call 800-839-0227, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (credit card orders).

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