Perhaps you should have asked appraisers what AMCs were paying them 8 months ago. That would give you a good idea of how much AMCs will be paying in the not so distant future.

With the current requirements taken into account; I would not re-enter the profession for less than $600. I fail to understand any appraiser feels like they are winning at $300 or $400.

It’s simple guys; you are losing your arse but don’t even realize.

*Ask yourself what you were earning 10 years ago.
*Do a Google search for an inflation calculator.
*How much more work is required per assignment? (50%+)
*Now compute how inflation has affected your expenses.
If you are accepting orders for less than $600 YOU LOSE.

BONUS QUESTION: How much more liability do you have?
Answer: Ten times more. They are dying to hang your arse.

Thanks for the generous offer of $400 but no thanks.
I’ll dig graves first.