cash flow - Appraisers Blogs https://appraisersblogs.com/tag/cash-flow/ Appraisal News and Tips for Real Estate Appraisers Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:59:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/appraisersblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ABfavicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 cash flow - Appraisers Blogs https://appraisersblogs.com/tag/cash-flow/ 32 32 52046035 What Kind of Appraiser Are You? https://appraisersblogs.com/skeptics-traditional-vocational-advanced-appraisers https://appraisersblogs.com/skeptics-traditional-vocational-advanced-appraisers#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:30:10 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=20531 Skeptical skeptics are a rare breed. But growing in number… Different appraisers have different attitudes! Some have a lot of experience, others a lot of education. Others emphasize the ‘art’, while others consider themselves ‘quants’. Let’s put aside the ‘art’ versus ‘science’ discussion, where the artists say: “No computer will ever replace the appraiser”, or “No amount of education will ever replace experience”. The other side seems a bit confused. There are traditionalists. And there are the “advanced” appraisers. And there are the “vocational” appraisers, who don’t seem to care much about all of this. They just want to push through as many reports as possible. The skeptics tend to doubt...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/slow-pay-AMC-ponzi-scheme-payment/feed/ 143 13252 Two AMCs Disciplined in VA https://appraisersblogs.com/disciplinary-action-AMCs-disciplined https://appraisersblogs.com/disciplinary-action-AMCs-disciplined#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2017 13:30:50 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=13236 Disciplinary action against 2 AMCs for late payment & operating without license You just have to shake your head at what they try to pull off! At the February 14th Virginia Real Estate Appraisers Board Meeting, Independent Settlement Services and Landmark Network were each disciplined for violations of Virginia AMC Regulations. Independent Settlement Services was disciplined for not disclosing prior disciplinary action in North Carolina. North Carolina audited them and found only 75 times out of 579 appraisals, they paid appraisers within 30 days as required by North Carolina law. The state of Nebraska also fined Independent Settlement Services for...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/disciplinary-action-AMCs-disciplined/feed/ 17 13236 Changes for Illinois AMCs and Appraisers https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/changes-for-illinois-amcs-and-appraisers/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/changes-for-illinois-amcs-and-appraisers/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:30:24 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=5081 One hundred eighty days flew by in an instant. When the AMC Administrative Rules were launched on March 4, 2013 we were in the infancy of AMC registration. Here we are, six months later and we’re nearing 140 registrants. That’s more than 20 per month. I expect by year’s end we’ll have 180 registrants or more. This is an important newsletter issue to keep. There are a lot of burning questions that need to be answered in one place so that everyone understands what is expected. What Happens Next? August 30, 2013 is the last day in which existing AMCs...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/changes-for-illinois-amcs-and-appraisers/feed/ 1 5081 Forecasting Your Appraisal Business https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/forecasting-your-appraisal-business/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/forecasting-your-appraisal-business/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:30:29 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=4395 Improving your financial management through cash flow forecasting Memorize this statement: “Cash flow is the lifeblood of all businesses.  Without cash flow your business will die.” I stress this statement often when I talk to appraisers during conferences, meetings, and webinars. Why? Because you are a small business owner first… and an appraiser second! Appraisers do a remarkable job and take great pride in their appraisal work. I recommend that you also take this attitude and approach towards your appraisal business, particularly your cash flow. What Is Cash Flow Forecasting? Cash flow forecasting is defined as planning what cash will come into the business in...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/collecting-from-problematic-clients/feed/ 9 3384 Importance of Collecting Your Money from Clients https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/importance-of-collecting-your-money/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/importance-of-collecting-your-money/#respond Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:30:51 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=3258 Getting clients to pay up… On April 27, 2011, H.B. No. 1146 also known as “AMC Bill” was passed in the state of Texas. Through successful efforts of the Foundation of Appraisers Coalition of Texas (FACT), its members, and many more this bill requires the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies doing business in Texas. The following is a link to H.B. No. 1146. Some highlights of the bill include appraisal review, competency of appraisers, and statement of fees. Though all are important, one particular highlight of interest is outlined under Sec. 1104.157 titled “Compensation of Appraisers.” Compensation of Appraisers This...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/importance-of-collecting-your-money/feed/ 0 3258 Small Business Cash Crunch https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/small-business-cash-crunch/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/small-business-cash-crunch/#respond Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:00:29 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=2463 Appraisers & their frustration with cash flow… I recently attended the Association of Texas Appraisers (ATA) Mid-Year Meeting in New Braunfels, TX. I met many wonderful ATA members and the meeting was well organized.  Much of the meeting consisted of discussions on Texas Appraiser Licensing Certification Board (TALCB) commission activities, technology tools for appraisers, and USPAP. Since the topic of cash management rarely is presented in any appraisal meeting or event (but it should), I took the time during the networking sessions to learn more about the financial successes, struggles, and conditions of appraisers and their businesses. Some appraisers shared they are...

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]]> https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/small-business-cash-crunch/feed/ 0 2463 Where Is My Money? Factoring Your Cash Flow https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/where-is-my-money-factoring-your-cash-flow/ https://appraisersblogs.com/appraisal/where-is-my-money-factoring-your-cash-flow/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:02 +0000 https://appraisersblogs.com/?p=2032 Factoring is the solution! Appraisers have shared a common concern with me when I visit with them and learn more about their businesses  – “When am I going to get paid?”  Many tell me that on average they do not collect their fees for 45 to 60 days. You have financial obligations to meet: payroll, taxes, travel expenses, etc. Cash flow delays can cause great stress for you and your appraisal business. You must understand and be aware of the importance of cash. Cash is the lifeblood of any business and without it your business will fail. One of the main challenges...

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