Always make sure a property appraiser is licensed or certified by state to perform real estate appraisals. While state licensing and/or certification isn’t always an indication of quality, it ensures that an individual is has met certain standards and been authorized to perform property appraisals. Some states do not require licensing to perform real estate appraisals. It is unwise to use services of any professional who is not licensed or certified.

Don’t be afraid to ask an appraiser for a copy of their license. A good appraiser will readily provide this documentation. Copies of licenses are commonly requested by mortgage brokers and loan officers. Once you get a copy of their license, it’s a good idea to check with government agency which issued document to ensure license is active and in good standing.

A cross between an online journal and a bulletin board, everyone from rock stars, politicians, business leaders and your average "Joe" or "Jane" can instantly become a center of influence online using blogs.

But, as with any social interaction, certain rules apply (my grandma calls them manners) in order to be viewed as behaving "properly."

One of things that gives blogging such strong appeal as an online publishing method revolves around "comments."

Blogs that allow "comments" enable readers to respond and elaborate on information posted by blog owner.

These comments and free exchange of information, opinions, links, and new ideas creates dynamic and growing content that makes blogging such a popular online activity for both publishers and readers.

However, rules and unwritten customs about proper use of "comments" on a specific blog are also where most of problems and controversy will arise.

Since a successful blog eventually becomes a community of people (albeit in cyberspace), proper social behavior is critical to be an effective and accepted member of community.

Keep these basic rules in mind when approaching a new blog that allows commenting by readers so you won't find yourself on wrong end of a scolding by people who operate with a different set of rules than you.

As with any social circle, violating group's rules and customs will instantly cause a negative backlash.

** Keep It Relevant **

Stay on topic with post you're commenting about in a blog.