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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1041 Get Addicted to Saying No!

If it is not a "hell, yes," it is a "hell, no!" That was one of the themes of the Elevate Retreat this year, and Dustin is having a lot of fun telling people "sorry, not at this time."
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1040 Is Using AI an Ethics Violation?

Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate joins Dustin to discuss Artificial Intelligence and what to do when a lender asks you to do something shady.
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1039 Is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Competency Rule?

In the old world, getting competent on an assignment often meant finding someone who already was, studying under them, and then reporting it. Is AI changing the competency thing for those who are willing and able to...
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1038 Is the New UAD DOA?

Dustin recently wrote an article about the new UAD and questioned its timing. The title of the article encouraged some debate in the appraisal world. This is his response.
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1037 Dustin is Owning His Bitcoin Nerdiness

He knows he is weird. He knows it is not mainstream, but he also feels the message is important. Dustin is back on his Bitcoin high horse.
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1036 Building a GeoDome and Business Lessons Learned

Dustin recently spent three days building a large, 36-foot geodesic dome for his farm. The lessons he learned were invaluable to appraisal businesses.
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1035 Still Handing Out Jam After All These Years

Dustin is still giving out a small jar of huckleberry jam at his appraisal inspections. Why? It is all about being creative, being friendly, being unique, and - most of all - being remembered.
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1034 The Happiest Little Coffee Shop in Idaho

What does Slow Drift Coffee have to do with running a successful appraisal office? It is all about the connections, folks.
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1033 The Elevate Appraiser Retreat Recap

It was the first of its kind; not a class, not a conference, not CE, but a true retreat. Dustin recaps the incredible three days in Coarsegold, CA with several appraisers, Blaine Feyen, and Roy Meyer. Do not skip this...
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1032 Are Comp Photos Required and What to Do With a Subpoena

Tim Andersen is back to answer two "Dear USPAP" questions. First, what do you do when you get a subpoena to testify on an appraisal you completed? Second, are comp photos really required and can you get in trouble for...
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1031 AI is Blowing Dustin's Mind

Dustin just returned from a three day workshop in California where they did a deep dive on Artificial Intelligence and his mind is blown. On this episode he shares some of what is happening in the world of Machine...
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1030 Know the Difference Between Gross and Net

It is a simple financial concept, but it is crucial for meeting your business goals. Do you know the difference between Gross and Net and how do you see them in your financial planning?
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