Home Equity Loans - Beware of Appraisal Fraud

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:05:12 +0000

A new report by the independent Demos group has revealed what may not be a surprise to many people - corruption is rampant in the home appraisal industry. The bust in the dot-com market of some five years ago has left would-be lenders with a surplus of cash to lend. This has led to a huge boom in...

Progress Reviews Your Key To Effective Coaching

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:22:13 +0000

One of the most effective ways to help your staff succeed is to provide regular, consistent coaching throughout the year. A Progress Review is a specific kind of coaching discussion, tied to the employee's Annual Objectives and Standards. It is an informal discussion in which the manager coaches...

Getting the Most from Appraisals

admin — Sun, 04 May 2008 08:19:06 +0000

Does your organisation have one of those annual 'occasions' that few look forward to: the annual appraisal or performance review? How do you look forward to it? I wonder how people talk about it before and after?

Are appraisals worth doing? If done properly - yes. If done poorly - no!!!

Real Estate Valuation

admin — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:17:08 +0000

Real estate valuation for single family homes is typically done by using comparable sales. With income properties this just doesn't work well. Imagine if you are looking at a 24-unit building. It would be difficult to find similar ones nearby that have recently sold.

It's also not ideal t...

Your Next Performance Appraisal Make It Work For You

admin — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:09:02 +0000

In the rush of everyday work, it can be difficult to think about your own career development. An appraisal is a key opportunity to identify your strengths, areas that need improvement and plans for your future.

The questions below are designed to stimulate your thinking and to help you prep...

What Viewers Really Think About TV Antique Shows A Female Perspective

admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 09:15:02 +0000

If you really want to get a feel for opinion on the street, there can be few better pit stops than the message boards from BBC America where the entertainment value is a good deal higher than the shows themselves. The comments are not confined to The Antiques Roadshow alone as there is a burgeoni...

Real Estate Appraisal - Rental Properties

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:12:13 +0000

Real estate appraisal for rental properties isn't the same as for single family homes. If you were looking at a 24-unit building, it would be difficult to find similar ones nearby that have recently sold. Therefore, a market analysis using comparable sales isn't normally used.

It is also ...

Appraisal Methods

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:20:09 +0000

Most appraisers use three approaches to establish the value of a property. The Sales Comparison Approach is normally considered to be the best indication of value for residential property.

Sales Comparison Approach: In this approach the appraiser finds three to four comparable properties in...

How To Write A Performance Appraisal

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:19:04 +0000

The appraiser may be any person who observes the employee while performing a job. The appraiser has thorough knowledge about the job content, contents to be appraised, and standards of contents. The appraiser should prepare reports and make judgments without bias. Typical appraisers are superviso...

Key Terms to Know When Buying a Home

admin — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:03:01 +0000

Turn your dream of home ownership or moving up into a reality, but do it right. The real estate market is a difficult one, and should not be entered casually. There are so many legal/real estate terms, contracts, listing agreements, disclosure statements, title documents, etc. Getting as much goo...

How To Sell Websites Fast !

admin — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:14:11 +0000

This article will explain in depth the steps needed to sell your website fast in today's marketplace.

Step 1 Establish a Reasonable Price for Your Site

How Much Can I Get?

Before you sell, it's a good idea to know how much the domain is worth. Market prices for domain names ca...

Real Estate Appraisers - the Silent Giants

admin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:18:08 +0000

Often considered the silent giant in real estate transactions, appraisers can substantiate a purchase contract price or report that it doesn't appraise out. Death to a transaction is the later and that is why appraisers are termed the quiet giant. Their ability to assign value can create or make...

Performance Appraisal - Ten Stupid Things Managers Do To Screw It Up

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:05:03 +0000

Performance appraisals aren't fun. But a lot of the time they are agonizing because managers do really dumb things, ending up destroying a process that is important to everyone (or should be). Appraisals are always going to be a little bit stressful for everyone, but these errors guarantee that ...

Insuring Your Jewellery

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:17:11 +0000

Here are some tips and guidelines for ensuring that you get the 'most appropriate' insurance premium that will ensure you are put back into the same position in the event of loss or theft of your jewellery.

The very first step you should take with regards your jewellery is to ensure that ...

Effective Negotiation Skills A Practical Application

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:05:11 +0000

Negotiations are often associated with labor union contract, with strongly held positions, or with conflicting situations. However, looking at negotiating from a better perspective, we are surprised to find that it is much a part of our daily life. Daily, we bring negotiations into our relationsh...

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