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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274 Datamaster: What Is It And How Is It Changing?

Datamaster is an amazing tool to help save you 30-60 mins per report.  Now, the new Datamaster is here (in Beta form).  Ryan and Mitch joined Dustin at the 2017 Vegas Val Expo to dig into the nitty gritty.
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273 Giving Your Employees Raises Based On Actual Performace

Do you have a regularly scheduled pay increase policy with your employees?  Maybe there is a better way to do it.  What about providing raises based on actual performance?  
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272 Vendors at the Valuation Expo

One of the best parts of the Val Expo is to become familiar with the different appraisal-related vendors who are there.  Let's meet a few. 
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271 Errors and Omission for Appraisal Employees

Do you, as an employer, provide your appraisal employees with E&O?  How have you structured it?  The way you set it up could make a difference should there ever be a claim.  
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270 Participants to the Fall 2017 Valuation Expo Speak

What is it like to attend the Valuation Expo?  This year it happened during the most tragic week in Vegas history, but the events that fateful Sunday night did not stop participants from doing what they do.  Let's...
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269 Tell Me Again Why You Hired An Appraiser?

Recently, Dustin was hired to perform a personal appraisal for someone looking to sell his house by owner.  The conversation that came after the product was turned in was, well, interesting.  
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268 Jim Hendren - Oklahoma - Appraiser Stories

Jim is a new member of Dustin's Dream Team in Dallas.  He says the experience has been both "good and bad."  Find out why.  You will also love hearing about his recent experience hiding behind his female trainee when...
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267 Now There Is A Tier IV?

You have heard Dustin refer to the different levels of employee expertise in terms such as Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III (see Episode 188).  Now, Dustin introduces a new term; Tier IV.  What is it and are you working...
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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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