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576 The Glass Is Neither Half Full or Half Empty
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? We all have our ups and downs, but Dustin gives a way to look at your business and life in a better way.
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575 Appraising Mega Mansions
Today, Dustin speaks with Jason Fischman who specializes in very high-end homes in the Southern California area. Jason shares some crazy things he has seen in the houses he appraises, but more importantly, speaks of...
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574 Knowing Where to Tap
Dustin recently received a refund request. Sometimes refunds are par for the course, and sometimes a little education is necessary.
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573 What Does A Coaching Session With Dustin Look Like
Do you wonder what it is that Dustin does with his client's on a coaching session? Today, Dustin gives you a sneak peak into that world.
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572 The Arnold Palmer Approach to Appraisal Office Customer Service
What does the famous drink have to do with your approach to customer service? The answer may be "everything."
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571How To See Results From Your Trainee in Less Than 90 Days
Appraisers often hesitate or even refuse to hire a trainee based on the number of days, weeks, and months it might take to begin regaining that effort. Today, Dustin shares a few ways you can start getting ROI sooner...
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570 Connecting With Real Estate Agents on Social Media
There are so many ways to build your non-lender appraisal business. One of the most overlooked is social media. Dustin gives examples of how to connect on social media with agents and other potential clients.
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569 Virtual Appraisal Offices Are Not Just For Pandemics
As America and appraisers go back to work, a decision is being made; do we continue our brick and mortar lease, or keep working from home? Dustin shares 5 tips for those who want to continue their appraisal work from...
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568 Please Consider These Additional Comps
If you do lender work, you get this request all of the time. After the report is turned in, the client comes back with a list of 'comps' they want you to consider. Is this a violation of USPAP? Dustin explores.
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567 What Does Fannie Mae Want to See in an Appraisal Report
Jim Stafford spent many years on the other side of the desk. He has some critical insights, after reviewing over 20,000 appraisal reports, on what Fannie and underwriters want to see in your appraisal reports.
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566 What To Fill Out On Site With Mobile Appraising
Jeri asked Dustin a great question about what to fill out on site when you are at the observation and doing mobile data input. That question and more is answered today.
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565 Is It A Bad Time To Get Into Real Estate Appraising
If you ask an appraiser if this is a good career, the chances are she will tell you to run far away. But, if you are interested in becoming an appraiser, are their other opinions on the matter?
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