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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889 When Does a Gift Become a Bribe?

Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins Dustin for another Dear USPAP Instructor episode. On the docket today, "Is taking tickets to the game a bribe?" and "At what point should I turn my peer into the state...
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888 Hire A Manager For You

Sometimes the technician and the owner need a manager. Just because you understand how to be a successful appraiser does not mean you understand how to be a successful manager of your time. Maybe it is time to hire...
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887 How To Avoid Hot Water With The State or GSEs

Craig Morely has served on several boards and had a great deal of exposure to appraisers in trouble. Today, he sits down with Dustin to share some advice on how to avoid getting yourself into hot water. He also...
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886 The Dunbar Effect and Your Team

The Dunbar number is a measure of how many meaningful relationships one can have. It is not as many as you think. How does that relate to your appraisal office?
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885 Naughty Words

Fannie Mae has a list of words that should not be used in appraisal reports. What are they, and should appraisers comply?
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884 Ask for An Extension

When you get that letter (you know what Dustin is talking about), the first thing to do is to ask for an extension. Dustin explains why in this episode.
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883 Mark Skapinetz is Making a Move

There have been a lot of rumors since Mark left the 100% Real Estate Appraisers group. What is Mark doing now? Why did he leave? He joins Dustin so you can get it right from the horse's mouth.
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882 Don't Like What Is Happening? Get Involved!

If you don't vote, you lose the right to complain. Now is the time to get involved in the changes that are happening in the appraisal profession.
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881 Can Property Data Collectors Actually Be A Good Thing?

There is much dismay over the use of PDCs, but can they actually allow appraisers to get back to why they joined this profession in the first place? John Dingeman from Class Valuations joins Dustin to discuss.
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880 You Never Know If You Don't Ask

Sometimes we accept our 'fate' as if we have no other options. But, maybe we have more options than we think. The unasked question is always a "no.." The asked question may open doors of opportunity.
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879 Fannie Mae is Already Using Artificial Intelligence

Some have been worried about AI and its implications on the valuation industry, but you do not have to wait to see. It is already being used at the highest levels of our industry.
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878 The Lesson of the Executive Lunch

Can you, as a valuation professional, make life easy for your clients? Take a lesson from a local restaurant that Dustin ate at recently as a template for your business.
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