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488 The Bookstore Story
Did you know that Dustin used to be a cashier at a university bookstore? What lessons did he learn 20+ years ago that can now be applied to your appraisal office?
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487 Skydiving and Trust
Dustin recently had an opportunity to jump out of a perfectly "good" (it will become obvious in the episode why that word is in quotation marks) plane. What lessons did he learn about trust and how do those lessons...
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486 Comp Photos Are About Trust
Make no mistake, comp photos are about nothing else but trust. Our clients don't trust us, so they require us to certify through photos what we certify in writing.
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485 But, That's The Way My Mentor Did It
What number do you use for total economic life? Why do you use that number? Is there a better number to use? More importantly, why do we do the things we do? The difference between those who are successful and those...
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484 Templates or Clones
The age-old question; do you use templates to start a new order or clones. Dustin gives some ideas about why he does what he does. It might change the way you start your appraisals.
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483 Shooting Comp Photos Is Not Shooting Us In the Foot
There is an argument that not taking our own comp photos will lead to other aspects of our job being taken away. Probably a good argument and one Dustin doesn't really care about losing.
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482 Mental Barriers to Success
Sometimes our mental state is our own worst enemy. How to break down those walls and decide your own success not based on preconceive notionās of others
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481 Why Is The Appraisal Fee Transparency Act A Big Deal
The Editor of WorkingRE Magazine is here to talk about the Appraisal Fee Transparency Act of 2019. This is a big deal to appraisers. We will talk with Issac to learn what it is and why the average appraiser should...
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480 Should Listing Photos Be Removed After The sale
Let's discuss this recent question from Realtor Magazine https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2018/08/20/should-listing-photos-be-removed-after-the-sale?fbclid=IwAR3TFMiogIsxSpOiNYlDdzPJz1EVC0LSD7nr2T-8zoTrLVF9ULgrJQjPkJU
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479 Travel Tips from The Appraiser Coach
If you travel, and you should, here are a few tips Dustin Harris has learned over the years you may want to take notes on. Dustin has logged hundreds of flights, ride shares, and hotel nights over the years and has...
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478 Can You Do A Rental Schedule On A Property You Have Not Appraised
The answer is yes, but it comes with a caveat. Listen to make sure you are USPAP Compliant
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477 A Large Driver For the 1004Ps
A heavy hitter in the appraisal world reached out to Dustin recently and gave him some insight as to some of the reason the lenders are looking more and more to 1004Ps. The reason may surprise you, and it may be...
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