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398 When is It Okay For an Appraiser To Break The Rules
Dustin tells a story about breaking his shoulder blade with his son and applies that lesson to appraisal. When is it okay - even better - to break the rules? Dustin gives three specific times.
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397 What Do You Do When Appraisal Work Slows Down
In addition to backburner items, down time is the time to ramp up your marketing. Today, Dustin gives several ideas of ways to boost your presence and dig up business during the slower times.
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396 Taking Regular Breaks From Work
Remember why you got into appraising in the first place. If it was partly to be your own boss and make your own schedule, isn't it time to get back to that again?
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395 Why Should An Appraiser Join An Association
Today, Dustin is joined by Brian Melsheimer and Joe Lynch of the Real Estate Appraiser Association (or REAA) in California. The topic is appraiser associations and you will be surprised at how beneficial (and cost...
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394 Appraisers Best Friend
It is not for everyone, but having a dog has helped Dustin to be a little less lonely in an otherwise lonely business. Meet Copper, Dustin's new puppy!
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393 Bill Black on the 2008 Housing Crisis
Could the 2008 Housing Crisis be avoided? What were the warning signs? Do we see some of the same signs today? What was the appraiser role and what should we be doing today to avoid another? Bill Black, Keynote...
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392 Value Through the Eyes of the Home Owner
Sometimes it is good to get outside the comfort of our appraiser cave and see things through another perspective. As a homeowner, it is easier to see why certain things are such a big deal to homeowners.
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391 Valuation Expo Participants
Listen here as participants from the Valuation Expo talk about their reasons for being there.
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390 Positioning for the Future of the Valuation Profession
The appraisal world is changing. Will appraisers have a job in three years? What can we do to position ourselves for the future?
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389 Joan Trice on Valuation Expo 2018
Joan Trice from the Alltera Group sits down with Dustin Harris to talk about the Valuation Expo 2018 in Las Vegas and the exciting changes taking place in the appraisal profession.
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388 Why I Support My Assistant in Hanging up On An Appraiser
My Assistant, Lee, hung up on an appraiser today. Why, and what can this experience teach you about good customer service? Join Dustin for the full scoop.
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387 Summit Participants
Ever wanted to go to the Appraisal Summit and Expo, but haven't been able to make it yet? What is it all about? Is it worth the trip? Listen in as the participants explain what it is all about.
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