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A much younger appraiser said he uses Excel to help with paired sales?  What?  That's what I said.  He then went on to show how easy it is to abstract from the marketplace just about anything you wanted!  Where was he ten ..or fifteen years ago.  Oh, he wasn't even in appraising...I said he was young.  And so, who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks?  I'm a good example of it.  Although it was a struggle, it sure helps in this market today.

Whoever is reading this, I'm told most people don't even bother with Excel.  If you are one of them, why not try it.  Go to the library and get a book.  Spend just alittle time and surely you will see the benefits that will help you in whtever business you are in! 

How many medals does he have now?  I know one thing, he won't have to worry about making money!  His life after swimming will be swimming in financial rewards.

But what about you?  We didn't make the Olympics.  No gold here.  At least, not the gold of the Olympic kind.  But what about the other gold medals!  The ones you get and you don't know it, when you help a person...when you say a kind thing about someone and the many more things you do throughout the day!  Take stock, you might have more gold than you realize.  Look at yourself in the mirror and say...yes.  Smile...you're a winner.

Without googling this person, can you tell me what you know?  If you honestly know, then take $25 off your next appraisal for your client! 

If you are reading this on this day August 8, 2008, may something special bring you the joy you desire.  Just heard that today is 08/08/08!  Nice numbers.

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