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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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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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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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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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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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