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230 Can We Stop Taking Comp Photos Already?
Dustin has never been shy about his hatred for taking comp photos. Some think they are a great idea. It is one thing to think comp photos are good for your personal appraisal business, but do you have to advocate...
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229 Will Technology Put The Appraiser Out of Business?
It has been predicted for years, AVMs to replace appraisers. So far, no dice, but has the appraiser's time finally come? Isaac Peck, Editor of WorkingRE Magazine joins us to discuss.
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228 What a Trip To Europe Can Teach An Appraisal Business Owner
The Appraiser Coach recently made a trip across the pond. Between bangers and mash and crumpets and tea, he learned a few things about himself and his appraisal business. Some good. Some not so much.
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227 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices According to Fannie Mae Part 2
Tim Andersen is back. Today, we tackle the second half of 16 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices according to Fannie Mae. What are they and how can we avoid them? The full list can be found in the Fannie Mae Selling...
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226 If You Are Working Saturdays, You Are Working Too Much
Appraisers are working too hard. There is a smarter way to work. Stop working weekends and start setting up your business to run like an actual business.
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225 What is Exos for Appraisers?
If you have not heard the name, you certainly have heard about the technology. Exos is the new system Servicelink is using to manage appraisal orders. There have been a lot of myths surrounding this new technology...
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224 Appraisers and Facebook
Should you be on Facebook? As a fellow appraiser, Dustin says "Yes," and here are several reason why.
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223 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices According to FNMA Part 1
Tim Andersen is back. Today, we tackle the first half of 16 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices according to Fannie Mae. What are they and how can we avoid them? The full list can be found in the Fannie Mae Selling...
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222 Is Complimenting The Homeowner's House Being Biased?
It is just nice to say, "Well, you have a lovely home," right? Does that type of compliment verge on putting yourself, as an unbiased appraiser, in a position that could come back to haunt you?
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221 Appraiser Attitudes
They say attitude is everything, so why do some appraisers seem to have such bad ones? Dustin explores the challenges facing today's valuation professionals and how choice plays a part in success.
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220 Picking up on Subtle Hints
Running a business is hard, but sometimes the most obvious things are overlooked by us. Those small things can make all the difference in our success.
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219 Mark Skapinetz on AMCs and Whatever the Hell Else He Wants
Mark is a colorful guy and it is always a pleasure to have him on. Today, he sounds off on AMCs, fees, and some of the other problems he sees with the appraisal profession. �
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