Criticism has come my way for wearing a utility belt (utility pouch). Several years of carrying a clipboard with a smartphone and/or camera and flashlight in my pocket finally got to me. In the end, a decision was made to wear a utility pouch. This hands down has elevated my utility on inspections. ...

Fortunately when I had lost my first laser measure, it was a relatively inexpensive one. However, losing the laser set the rest of my day of for failure. I spent time driving back to the subject (vacant property) and traced my steps, but no luck. All that wasted time and a loss of a $50 laser ...

Best Pen For Cold Weather  If you are in the southern states, writing outside in the cold weather isn’t a thought in your mind however as a New Englander, selecting the best pen for cold weather is a necessity. It sounds like small things to fret about but while I do consider myself to be a mobile ...

It’s vital for real estate appraisers and professionals to expand their networks and keep building connections. With all the people you meet and places you go, it’s easy to find potential customers and professionals to collaborate with. Keeping your business cards handy can help you in keeping ...

Best Sunglasses For Outdoor WorkHome appraisers, contractors, home inspectors and more spend a portion of their work day (some spend most of the day) outdoors. While many of us like the outdoors, sunlight can cause eye damage. If you are not concerned with eye damage, you still have to worry about ...

Best Disposable Shoe Covers   The Bottom line: You are entering a client or borrowers home. Even if your shoes are immaculate, it may be considered disrespectful with some cultures to walk about the interior of their home with shoes on. Many appraiser's are often self employed so they are ...

Being a real estate appraiser is not simple. You meet a lot of people and go to different locations. You’re open and exposed to different factors like gas leaks, brick dust, cement, pollen, granite dust, softwood dust, molds, lead dust and fumes, asbestos, and many other bacteria and viruses that ...

As real estate appraisers who are often exposed to several external factors and conditions, you need to wear the right pieces of clothing. It can be a little bit tricky because you have to wear something professional yet always be ready for action.  For instance, choosing the best pants for ...

COVID 19 and Appraiser PPE Crazy times are happening across the world. With COVID-19 and the working professionals that enter peoples homes daily, you never know what to expect. Time to suit up in a hazmat suit and start appraising homes! Joking aside, whether you are a home inspector, real ...

Best Umbrella For Appraisers Outdoor work in general requires weather protection. From real estate appraisers to home inspectors and more, being shielded from the elements is key. Specifically for appraisers and home inspectors however, often a clipboard and / or a tablet is integrated into the ...