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NEW Legal and tax-related FULL FEE appraisals Special Report
Special Report on Estate appraising
Special Report on Relocation appraising
Special report on foreclosure appraising

50-Page Legal and Tax-related FULL FEE appraisals Special Report

Potential markets
- Introduction - Legal and tax related appraisals - non-lender work that pays well
- Get started in attorney work by doing divorce appraisals
- Appraisals for Bail Bonds
- Bankruptcy appraisals - a good niche for full fee work
- Estate and Trust appraisals
- Relocation appraisals
- Assessment appeals - a good opportunity for appraisers

Marketing tips
- How to get business today by networking at meetings
- Speaking to groups is a good way to get appraisal business
- How to have business come to you by increasing your referrals
- Get more business by expanding who you work for and what types of properties you appraise
- Marketing positioning strategies for appraisers - How to stand out from the crowd
- The mortgage lending business in changing on a daily basis. What is your business plan for the
future?
- Connect with other local appraisers for networking and advice on tough appraisals

Reviews of good books:
- Appraising the tough ones by Frank Harrison
- Valuation by Comparison: Residential Analysis and Logic by Mark Ratterman
The books are available from the Appraisal Institute - www.appraisalinstitute.org

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 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 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 $325, prorated for tye year. To get in the next printed directory, you must sign up by early December.

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.

Reprints (PDF only)
$15 each, Subscribers $10 each

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

Reprint Series are $15 each (PDF). Subscriber price - $10

	Non-subscriber prices	Appraisal Today subscriber prices ($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

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

Reprint Series are $15 each. Special Reports are $15 each. To order, please use the order form. Or call 800-839-0227, M, Tu, Wed, 7AM to noon, Pacific Time (credit card orders).

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