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402 What is a Newbie Appraiser to Charge for Appraisals
A question came into the program from Kristen. She is a new appraiser and is wondering what to charge her clients for appraisal work. Also, where does she dig up new business? Dustin tackles these two questions today.
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401 How To Hold An Effective Staff Meeting
Who wants more meetings, right? Staff meetings can do wonders for your business, however. Join Dustin as he talks about how to run an effective staff meeting for appraisers and their support staff.
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400 Is it illegal to take comp photos
Dustin was recently pulled over for... taking comp photos! So, what do we do now? It is now not only dangerous to take comp photos with our phone, but it may be illegal.
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399 Dear USPAP Instructor: Who Owns Data and What is Considered Confidential
There has been a lot of talk lately about data. Who owns it? Who can use it? Who can share it? Today, Tim Andersen helps answer these important questions.
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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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