The Appraiser Coach Podcast

The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Hosted by: Dustin Harris

Download our App on GOOGLE PLAY or the APP STORE to listen. Dustin Harris has discovered a way to buck the current trends and be a successful appraiser business owner despite the challenges. He shares his secrets to...

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266 Realtor Not Happy With "Low Appraisals"

Note: This interview was recorded nearly a week before the massacre in Las Vegas.  Of course, the attack has overshadowed things.  I am checking on Dave's status now.  Dave Radcliffe is a high producing real estate...
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265 Controlling Your Own Promotions As An Appraisal Business Owner

There is something special about being self-employed.  One of the greatest, yet least recognized aspect is the ability to be in control of your own climb up the success ladder.  You are in control of your future.  
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264 Robert Sanders - Appraiser Stories - Oklahoma

Meet Robert Sanders.  He is an appraiser converted from the music industry.  The man has all daughters and has his priorities strait.  You cannot help but like this guy.  
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261 A Few Laser Measuring Tips

Going mobile for your appraisal inspections is a hard transition.  Sometimes, appraisers give up before they have really given it a chance.  A few tips on better use of your laser might give you the nudge to stick it...
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260 Who Owns An Appraisal Report

Does the appraiser own their own appraisal reports?  What about the client?  What implications does that have for our business and our future.  Tim Andersen kindly lends his time and knowledge today to help us...
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259 No Amount of Money Should Make You Stupid

We all try to follow sound appraisal business principles, but sometimes the lure of big money can make us think stupidly.  Don't do it.  Pay attention to your gut and know when to walk away.  
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262 Six Rules To Follow In Case Your Employee Goes Wrong

We hire hoping for the best, but sometimes things go bad.  It can get ugly fast.  However, there are six rules to follow that will reduce the risk of an employee going bad.
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258 Big Data and Asparagus

Tim Andersen is back to talk about the ominous "BIG DATA."  What is it?  Should we be afraid of it?  How can we as appraisers look at what is real and start to incorporate it?  
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257 Who The Hell Cares What Your Competition Is Doing?

Human beings are hardwired for comparison.  We naturally look at our peers and compare ourselves to them.  This leads us to follow them, but this is not the right recipe for success.  Rather, success is often defined...
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256 Should Appraisers Hire Family?

It is a question Dustin is asked frequently; "Should I hire my family member?"  Though it is normally not advisable, Dustin shares four rules that, if followed, might make it an okay arrangement.  Note however, if...
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255 Your Gift Was Highly Offensive

Sometimes goodwill turns sour.  More importantly, make sure you cross your Ts and dot your Is because people find every reason to attack you as an appraiser.  
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254 What Exactly IS an Arm's Length Transaction?

We might think we know the difference between an arm's length transaction and one that is not, but do we really?  Tim Andersen joins us again to have us consider looking beyond just the parties involved.  
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