The Appraiser Coach Podcast

The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Hosted by: Dustin Harris

Download our App on GOOGLE PLAY or the APP STORE to listen. Dustin Harris has discovered a way to buck the current trends and be a successful appraiser business owner despite the challenges. He shares his secrets to...

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1022 An Appraiser Union Will Never Work

Appraisers are fed up with the changes (not many of them good) coming at them. Many lament that we need a union or a better lobby to advocate for us. Dustin lays out why an appraisal union will never work.
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1021 Where Does Scope of Work Interfere With USPAP?

Our friend, Tim Andersen again joins Dustin to talk Dear USPAP Instructor questions from our listeners. Today, they talk scope of work and how to handle conflicts between scope and USPAP
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1020 A Personal Tutor For the Appraisal Exam?

Many appraisers know the material, but have a tough time passing the exam to become licensed as an appraiser. Dustin had JoAnn Apostol for Deer Creek Appraisals on the show to talk about how she personally mentors...
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1019 The Autopilot Appraisal Process

In May of 2024, Dustin predicted appraisals will take about 30 minutes in the near future. After several months, he not only stands by his prophecy, but is more convinced than ever that changes are in the works to...
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1018 CubiCasa Has a New Feature

Jeff Allan, President of CubiCasa joins Dustin to talk technology. If you are new to CubiCasa, or if you have used it before, you will be interested to know that you no longer need to go through the house twice.
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1017 What Constitutes a "Good Appraisal?

Tim Andersen answers that question of what is a good appraisal vs a not so good appraisal. He also answers another USPAP question on this episode of "Dear USPAP Instructor.
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1016 Fannie Mae "Tips," Buy Backs, and Bias Claims, OH MY!

They may as well be called the 'third rail' of the appraisal industry. These are the things appraisers are fearful of, but should they be? Are complaints to the state board and problems for appraisers increasing?...
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1015 Software Helps for the Fannie Mae Changes

We all know, the date of Feb 4, 2025 brings changes to the Fannie Mae Selling Guide with regard to neighborhood boundaries, time adjustments, and other important factors. Matt Hyatt with True Footage is on talking...
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1014 How Can AI Help You To Get What You Want This Year?

Every year, Dustin writes the story of what his life will look like this year. He calls it his Vision Story, but this year was different as he introduced artificial intelligence as a tool.
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1013 What Is The State Board Looking For?

Jeff Morley, 8-year veteran of the Utah Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board joins Dustin to talk about his experience on the Board and what they are looking for with regard to appraiser compliance. Oh, and he...
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1012 Separation of the Appraisal and AMC Fee

In a recent article in WorkingRE Magazine, Isaac Peck shared some movement in the realm of pushing to get the fees for appraisers and AMCs separated on the TRID. Isaac joins Dustin to talk about The Great Debate on...
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1011 Is The Inspection Considered Significant Assistance?

If you send another individual to do an inspection, is that something that should be disclosed on an appraisal report? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins the program to answer this and other questions...
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