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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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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241 Appraisal Laptops and Docking Stations

Being mobile is more than just having the tools you need to inspect properties.  What about having a fully mobile office?  Dustin shows you how to have all of your tools wherever you are with a docking station.  
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240 Four Steps To Start Enjoying Appraising Again

There are a lot of appraisers who hate their jobs.  There is no other way to describe it.  Today, Dustin outlines four steps (though they are not easy) to take to start enjoying what you do again.  
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239 Virtual vs Brick and Mortar Appraisal Offices

What are the pros and cons of virtual offices?  How about a brick and mortar?  Which one is right for you?  Dustin explores this topic today.  Please add to his pros and cons list below.  
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238 Fees and Turn Times; What Is Normal?

Customary and Reasonable fees?  What are they in your state?  Isaac Peck from WorkingRE is here to give us some real numbers.  
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