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894 There Have Been Some Changes in the Virtual Assistant World
Can you hire a qualified individual overseas for $2 an hour? Probably not anymore. Dustin talks about changes in the VA world.
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893 You Got How Much For That Appraisal!?!?!?!
Sometimes we get in our own way when it comes to fees. We think we know what is acceptable and we sell ourselves short.
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892 What If You Could Learn One, New, Good Idea A Day?
Some have asked why Dustin spends an average of an hour a day on Chat GPT. The answer is in what he gains from the effort.
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891 With Modernization In the Industry How Does an Appraiser Modernize?
We talk about modernization (change) within the valuation industry, but how can a local appraiser keep up? How can we remain relevant and continue to make money as professionals? Joshua Walitt (Walitt.com) is here to...
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890 You Cannot Have a Trainee Just "To Give Back"
Giving back to the profession can be a part of why you bring on a trainee, but it cannot be the only reason you do
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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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