Real Estate Appraisal Between The Lines

Oct 24 2022 5

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Brian Lee is an acclaimed real estate appraiser, broker, instructor, and construction expert with over 25 years of experience. He received his bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from Indiana University. (GO Hoosiers!) After a disappointing attempt at being the next Jedi Master in the latest Star Wars movie, he discovered the "Force" was strong with him as a Real Estate appraiser and speaker. Brian's knowledge and experience has taken him across the galaxy to train agents on topics including: real estate appraisal, agency, brokerage, business operations, contracts, and investing. He loves helping agents provide value to their clients by adjusting agents’ perception and knowledge of valuation, CMA prep, and appraisers. When Brian isn’t yapping in front of an audience or assisting agents to achieve real estate mastery, he attempts to keep his wife happy and occasionally makes his kids laugh. (Jedi Mind Tricks don’t work on the strong-minded.) Real Estate Appraisal Between the Lines is all about helping agents understand the pieces and parts of the valuation process, appreciate why appraisers do what they do (besides make agents mad), and by providing tips to write a better CMA. Tune in every week for a new suggestion and an occasion dig at those pesky valuation experts. Brian currently resides in the Indianapolis area, where he rides his Harley and builds LEGOs. Make your day legendary!

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Episode 133 - Agents Doing The Appraiser's Job

Oct 24 2022 23 mins

Episode 133 - Agents Doing The Appraiser's Job Desktop appraisals are becoming more prevalent and will only continue to grow in popularity in the lending world. How will this affect appraisers, agents, and your clients? Be ready to kick in some more work to help get that appraisal done, agents. The road ahead looks a little messy. SHOW NOTES 03:00 – What is a desktop appraisal

Episode 132 - Tips to Prepare for the Slowdown

Oct 10 2022 24 mins

Episode 132 - Tips to Prepare for the Slowdown The slowdown has started. Some of you may have been through this before, but most have not. Are you prepared? You business relies on several pieces that many owners do not take into account. This episode talks about a few items that get missed when you are busy such as budgets, saving, and marketing. There is never a bad time to start

Episode 131 - Times Are Changing: Does Down Payment and Concessions Affect Value?

Sep 26 2022 19 mins

Episode 131 - Times Are Changing: Does Down Payment and Concessions Affect Value? The past two years have made selling real estate easy. Wait! That was easy, you ask? It was easy for listing agents to negotiate. Times are changing and negotiations are on their way back. Do you know how to navigate them? Make sure to ask the lender how they will address repairs, concessions, and dow

Episode 130 - Is YOUR Market Increasing?

Sep 12 2022 17 mins

Episode 130 - Is YOUR Market Increasing? Headlines and social media are showing all kinds of market changes. Good, bad, ugly – who knows? You do, if you perform your proper due diligence. Don’t quote national and state statistics that are wrong and based upon data that may not be indicative of your local markets. Pay attention to the actual pieces that affect your market and be

Episode 129 - Be Honest. Do Not Be Disingenuous.

Aug 29 2022 15 mins

Episode 129 - Be Honest. Do Not Be Disingenuous We learned in elementary school that honesty is the best policy. It applies to the real estate world too. Work through solutions by being honest with appraisers, lenders, and agents to close the transaction. That transparency may help the other parties find a way to help work out issues. Hiding information, acting in a deceitful manne

Episode 128 - Who is The Lender Looking Out For?

Aug 15 2022 23 mins

Episode 128 - Who is the Lender Looking Out For? Knowing how to protect your client and your business is critical to future success. Learn the steps and the processes the lender uses to underwrite the appraisal for your client, so your client can make informed decisions. Note: I can’t believe how many times I used the phrase, “Throw them under the bus.” Jeez!! Ha!! -Brian S

Episode 127 - Change Your Mind

Aug 01 2022 17 mins

Episode 127 - Change Your Mind Brian is back! What frustrates you may just be yourself. Open yourself to hearing other opinions and change your mind about your ingrained attitudes. The only way to effect a change is to have an understanding of the entire issue. Whether it be personal, business, appraisal, social issues, or anything, the only person you can change is yourself. Do th

Episode 126 - Personal Responsibility

Jun 20 2022 23 mins

Episode 126 - Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility. We owe it to ourselves and those that we interact with. Two “events” happened recently, which has affected Brian and sharing can be cathartic and help with healing. How does this translate to you and your life, both personally and professionally. SHOW NOTES 02:45 – Accusation of racism. 14:00 – Out of Order p

Episode 125 - Racial Bias in Appraisal with Guest Marcus Fillyaw

Jun 13 2022 83 mins

Episode 125 - Racial Bias in Appraisals with Guest Marcus Fillyaw Talking about a difficult topic is always tough. Racism and appraisal is certainly one of those topics. While it is tough to dicuss, and open, honest dialogue must take place if there is to be any solutions or understanding. In this episode, Brian invites Marcus Fillyaw to discuss racial bias and the appraisal indust

Episode 124 - B Reaps What He Sows with Lexi and Jackson Lee

Jun 06 2022 25 mins

Episode 124 - B Reaps What He Sows with Lexi and Jackson What better way to keep your legacy than to invite your kids on your podcast show. Be careful what you wish for though, as Brian finds out his kids don’t always go along with his thoughts and sometimes keep him in check. SHOW NOTES 01:35 – Welcome to Lexi and Jackson. 02:55 – Kids introduce themselves. 04:10 – What