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10th May 2011

The Busy Appraiser #10 – Current issues and Google Places

In this episode I talk about the current state of the appraisal industry, low fees and how the AGA Appraisers Guild of America is getting involved to get changes made through legislature.

I also expand on Google Places and why it is so important to get your company listed in Google Places and make sure your listing is 100% complete.

Here is the video I referred to in the podcast, enjoy and sign up to the YouTube channel for more information on small business marketing!

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10th May 2011

Please Vote For me!!!

I am trying to win the Best Appraiser in San Diego position with our local newspaper.

Please help by submitting my name: Bryan Knowlton
here: http://www.signonsandiego.com/bestof/2011/nominate/real-estate/appraiser/

Thanks fellow appraisers!!! You can vote once a day! 🙂

Bryan

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10th May 2011

Here Today – Where Tomorrow – A Profession in Transition

A unique 4 hour CE program designed to look at California’s Appraisal Profession

“Here Today – Where Tomorrow – A Profession in Transition”

Presented by The California Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (CCAP)

Presenters:

Mr. Bob Clark, Director, California Office of Real Estate Appraisers (OREA)

Mr. George Dell, ASA, MAI, SRA, Valuemetrics, Inc.

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5th May 2011

My Appraiser Marketing tips in LiveValuation Magazine

I got another article published. Lots of good information on marketing your appraisal services. Makes sure to read it, there is a lot of really good appraisal company marketing advice in the article. Thanks for the support!

http://www.livevalmag.com/articles/may-2011/417-the-key-to-local-search-marketing

Bryan

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29th April 2011

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: STATES CONSIDER BARRING DISTRESSED SALES AS COMPARABLES

Three states: Illinois, Missouri and Nevada are considering legislation that would prohibit or restrict the use of “distressed sales,” such as foreclosures and short sales, as comparable sales as a part of a residential real estate appraisal.

Homebuilders and real estate sales agents are concerned that the prevalence of distressed sales and their subsequent use as comparables, is resulting in the appraised value of residential properties not matching the contract sales price, or in the case of new construction, the cost to build.

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27th April 2011

Help the fight against low paying appraisal management companies by joining The American Guild of Appraisers!

The American Guild of Appraiser (AGA) /Guild 44 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)/AFL-CIO is based in Maryland, a short distance from Washington, DC.

The AGA is a non-traditional union that represents independent professionals. The AGA does not engage in collective bargaining, strikes, and does not enforce closed shops. The AGA does not negotiate contracts, does not have shop stewards, and does not have any oversight regarding its member’s work products. What we have is the backing of over 10 million members within the AFL-CIO and 110,000 within the OPEIU. With these numbers, we have a collective voice.

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12th April 2011

Customary & Reasonable : enforcement 3 to 4 years away?

It sounds like we are in another waiting game regarding customary & reasonable fees as noted in Dodd-Frank.

Key Notes:
* The minimal timeline set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act indicates that those rules may be promulgated within 18 months of July 21, 2011.

* After the rules are in final form, States have 36 months to implement the minimum requirements established by the rules for registration and supervision of AMCs. (The ASC may grant States up to a 12-month extension, subject to specific limited conditions set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act.)

Please read the entire article below:

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4th April 2011

The Busy Appraiser #9 – Stop Rushing, Google Slap, Craigslist Posting

This is the last podcast I will be recording from my car to avoid any further distractions and to provide a much higher quality of audio for my listeners.

This episode I talk about my recent car accident, the power of having a top listed website, the top appraisal management companies that I use the most and the power of getting orders just by posting to CraigsList.org.

Click on the link below to continue reading and to see the photos.

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1st April 2011

The Busy Appraiser #8 – Website Keyword Research & Optimization

In this episode I continue to talk a little more about website keyword research and website optimization so you can get more local orders needed for date of death, estate, bankruptcy and divorce appraisal service.

I hope you enjoy!

Bryan

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1st April 2011

The Busy Appraiser #7 – LiveValuation & Website Keywords

I am catching up for not posting any podcasts recently, so I am going to post my last 3 podcasts and will be recording new shows from my office for better audio quality.

In this podcast I talk about my recent article in LiveValuation Magazine, keyword research for your website, targeting specific cities with your website and more.

Enjoy! Please leave comments and comment and rate on Itunes if possible. That would really help me out. Thanks!

Bryan

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