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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 CertificationĀ 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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1010 Why Capitalism
There are many countries and as many ways of doing business. In this episode, Dustin talks about his recent discussion with a person from Norway and why Capitalism still seems to be the best way to succeed when it...
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1009 Appraisers Have More Power As a Trainee Than a Certified Appraiser
There is a dichotomy in the appraisal world where, in some cases, a trainee is allowed more freedom to do things than as a fully certified appraiser. If we have "a shortage of appraisers," as they have said, why don't...
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1008 Is ChatGPT Lying To You?
There are many critics when it comes to using ChatGPT in general, but specifically for appraisal work. Is it returning incorrect information? Should we even be using it?
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1007 Dustin Is Bullish On Bitcoin
What does Bitcoin have to do with appraisers? Well, if you are interested in your future, you will not want to miss this episode.
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1006 How To Respond To A 1 Star Google Review
It is inevitable; if you are on Google, you will eventually end up with a less-than-desirable review from a jilted client. How do you respond? Dustin gives two potential solutions to this dilemma.
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