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318 Setting Up Appraisal Office Systems
Do you make over $100 per hour? Is that out of the realm of possibility for an appraiser? With the right systems in place, you can make a very good living as an appraiser and still produce excellent work.
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317 What I AM and am NOT Saying
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what Dustin believes and what he is advocating for appraisers. Today, Dustin attempts to dispel some of those myths and help appraisers see that life ain't so bad...
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316 Associate With Great Valuation Experts
We often reach higher levels of success when we stand on the shoulders of giants. Who do you associate with on a regular basis who allows you to be a better valuation expert?
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315 What is the Future of Appraising
Dustin is often asked what the appraisal landscape will look like 3-5 years from now. Today, he gives his predictions, but more importantly, he gives some suggestions on how to get ready for the changes.
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314 Employing Significant Assistance from Experts
Dustin recently did a complicated appraisal where expertise from others was required. Why you should consider outside help, how to go about it, and what to say in your report.
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313 Language Matters
The words and phrases we use matter. How we talk about ourselves and our profession helps to form the basis for how others look at us. Today, Dustin talks about some of the words and phrases we use that could possibly...
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312 Traffic Court and the Cost of Doing Business
Is traffic court a cost of doing business as an appraiser? Dustin thinks so. He shares a few other, off the wall, expenses which are also considered a cost of being a real estate appraiser. What are yours? Please...
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311 Call to Action Senate Bill 2155
If you are not aware yet, you need to be. This bill will affect your life as a real estate appraiser. Dustin tells us what this is and why we should care. This is a call to action appraisers and it is very urgent!
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310 While Hiring in an Appraisal Office
Don't get stuck in a 45-60 minute interview with an employee candidate that you know you will never actually hire in your appraisal office. Dustin implements the "mini interview" and it has saved him from useless busy...
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309 A Creative Solution to the Reassigning an Appraisal Problem
You have all had it happen; You complete an appraisal for Client A and get a call later from Client B wanting you to reassign the appraisal to them. That is a big No No, but are there things you CAN do? Dustin...
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308 Sharing Appraisal Reports Online
Dustin is on his soapbox today. Join him as he discusses posting appraisal reports online for others to see. What do you think? Should we be calling out our peers? Would we be willing to share our own work in such a...
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307 Job Descriptions In Your Appraisal Office
You may be a one-person office, or you may be a large appraisal firm. Either way, you will benefit from the creation of Job Titles and Job Descriptions. Dustin talks about how to get to Tier IV in this episode on how...
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