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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253 When A Client Asks Too Much (or when they don't)

We all get annoyed when our clients ask us to go beyond what is typical as an appraiser.  How about when our client's really don't ask that much?  Should we choose to die on the hill of minor requests?  
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252 Which Kinds of Insurance Coverage Should Appraisers Have?

Ben Page, a 20 year Insurance vet, joins us to look at our risk and exposure a little difference way.  Insurance for appraisers is not just about E&O.  There is much more to it.  
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251 A Standing Desk Can Be Affordable for Appraisers

Let's face it; you want one.  A standing desk is all the rage.  The health benefits alone justify the purchase.  That is to say nothing about the coolness factor.  Yet, they seem to be so expensive.  Dustin got one...
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250 Four Ways To Increase Appraisal Volume/Revnue

When you find volume has slipped and you are in need of a business boost, there are four areas you should look at.  Here are the four steps to increasing appraisal volume or revenue.
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249 Count with me, "7, 8, 9, 9, 10!"

Here is a little mind trick the Dustin uses at the gym that can also be used in business when you don't want to do something.
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248 What Is New At This Fall's Valuation Expo?

The Val Expo is one of the biggest gatherings of appraisers and valuation professionals in the nation.  This year, they will be meeting again in Las Vegas on Oct 2-4.  Jim Morrison joins us to tell about some exciting...
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247 Are Appraisers Statisticians or Analysts?

Dustin is currently moving some employees into different "seats on the bus," and it triggered a question; are appraisers statisticians or analysts?  
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246 A, B, and Y Clients

You have heard Dustin refer to A clients, B clients, and Y clients, but what are they?  What makes an A client, and how does it differ from a B client?  Where are the C clients, and what exactly is a Y client?
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245 The In & Out Way of Doing An Appraisal Business

Dustin had a recent experience at the In and Out Drive Tru, and there are four lessons he learned from it.  Listen in on some things that might help you be a better appraisal business owner.  
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244 Evaluations; What They Are And What They Are Not

Mike Brunson ([email protected]) joins us to help explain what an Evaluation is.  Mike is very knowlegable and you might be surprised at some of the things he says.  
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243 VA Construction Appraisals Are Different (Videosode)

Another, on-site, videosode for you today.  Dustin is on site at a Veteran's Administration loan inspection.  He tells you about the "90% rule."  Is there such a thing?
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242 Appraisers and Personal Interests

Can and does your personal bias play into an appraisal?  Whether we like it or not, it can, but we should watch out for and avoid it.  Tim Andersen is here to teach us more about personal interests and the appraisal...
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