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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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237 AMCs; The Bad and..... The Good?
We hear a lot of complaining about AMCs. Frankly, much of it is probably justified. Let's explore some of those complaints. But, are there some good things about AMCs as well?
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236 Appraiser Stories: Jason Self From North Carolina
Jason Self is a happy appraiser in the great state of North Carolina. You will be hard pressed to find a more happy, upbeat member of our community.
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235 Dual Monitors in an Appraisal Office
Probably the easiest, fastest hack to start being more efficient and effective as a real estate appraiser is the dual monitor computer set up. Oh, it will also help you to get on that path to a paperless appraisal...
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