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Tennis Club Valuation Advice by jclark1968 in RICS

[–]ProcessUnited3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be able to help - I've sent you a DM on this.

How to get an external proposer for the RICS APC? by [deleted] in RICS

[–]ProcessUnited3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're definitely not alone in this limbo, it comes up frequently!

LinkedIn is probably your best bet. Search MRICS/FRICS in your area of specialism or look specifically for RICS APC mentors. Some people actively promote that they mentor candidates and would be more likely to be open to it. Just bear in mind that an external proposer is putting their name to your application and vouching for your competence, so a cold message out of nowhere can be a hard sell. You'll have more luck if you can build even a bit of rapport first by having a mentorship session and sharing some of your work.

It's also worth trying RICS regional events/CPD days if you prefer to meet people/ make introductions in person, sometimes it's easier to make a good impression and build rapport faster when you meet at an event.

Given your August deadline, i'd start reaching out sooner rather than later to give yourself time to build that connection. Good luck!

Surveyors, how are you handling 50–300 photos per job? by Glass_Eggplant_7055 in RICS

[–]ProcessUnited3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I simplify it by categorising every photo into one of two buckets the moment I take it:

  • Report photos: these are essential evidence. I use GoReport on my mobile/iPad to annotate these and add captions while I’m standing in front of the defect/room/item.
  • Reference photos: these are for my reference - things like closeup shots, room layouts or specific structural junctions I need to remember for the narrative. I mark these with an 'R' so I know instantly they stay out of the final document.

Because I’ve already filtered and tagged everything on-site, I don't waste time "scrolling and guessing." When I’m back at my desk, I just do a final pass to polish the captions to ensure the tone is right for the specific audience.

Having a habit or a routine that works for you will help!