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338 Harbor Pilots with Ernie Durbin
In the shipping world, there are boat captains and there are harbor pilots. Ernie Durbin joins us today to explain the difference. There is a huge difference. Things are shifting in the appraisal world and it is time...
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337 Appraisers and ANSI Measuring Standards
What is The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and how does it apply to appraisers? Do you use a measuring standard when you perform your on site observations? John Dingeman (Landmark) and Hal Humphreys...
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336 We Reserve The Right To Refuse Service
Appraisers too often look at themselves as being stuck. Yet, we all have a choice as to who we work for. If we spent a little less time complaining and a little more time developing our business model, we might see...
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335 Can the Appraisal Profession Be Saved
There is a lot of talk about computers replacing appraisers, but is there another way? What about appraisers being the experts who properly interpret big data. George Dell joins Dustin to talk about our past, present,...
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334 Brian Berger Appraiser Stories
What does running a doggy gym and an appraisal office have in common? Probably nothing, but this guy has done it all. Brian is a member of Dustin's Appraiser Academy and is an interesting and inspiring man to get to...
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333 The Three Approaches to Value Debated
Dustin is joined today by Scott Cullen and Tim Andersen to talk about and debate the Cost Approach, The Sales Comparison Approach, and the Income Approach. Which one is better? What are the drawbacks to using them?...
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332 Condo and Townhouse are not Apples and Apples
Do not ask the question, "Is it a condo or a townhouse." Wrong question because they are not the same category of thing. Dustin breaks it down.
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331 Dustin Addresses Naysayers
Most of the time, Dustin just let's the negative comments on his blog and podcast roll off his back, but not today. Today, he addresses them head on and attempts to clear the water a bit.
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330 Whose Responsible To Let the Owner Know About an Appraisal Cancellation
We have all been there. We have an appointment for an observation set up and then it is cancelled. Who is now responsible for letting the home owner, agent, or contact that you will not be there? Dustin gives his...
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329 Virtual Assistants are People Too
The golden rule works at your office and will work with your Virtual Assistants, or VAs, across the world. Treat them like human beings and they will treat you well. Dustin gives a few ideas that he has used to help...
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328 Jeff Dietschler Appraiser Stories
327 Good for the Goose Good for the Gander
There was a recent bill proposed in Virginia that would limit the amount of money an AMC could charge. Sounds great, right? Not so fast.
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