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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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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234 Advisory Opinion #37 on Computer Assisted Appraisal Tools

Coming in January of 2018 is a new AO.  Advisory Opinion #37 is all about computer assisted tools for appraisers.  What do you need to know about CATs?  Jared Priesler from Datamaster is here to tell us all about it....
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233 The Good and Bad of Staff Meetings

You need to be doing staff meetings (even if you only have one employee).  This trick will improve the way you do staff meetings as a real estate appraiser business owner.  
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048 The FTC and State Appraisal Boards - The Essentials

By now, you have heard about the lawsuit between the Federal Trade Commission and the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. Legal documents can be a bit confusing. Tim Andersen joins Dustin again to help explain...
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232 Appraisers are Realtors Too

We have all dealt with "that agent."  What do you do when you have to deal with difficult real estate agents or brokers?  What about reminding them that you are also a "Realtor?"
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231 Digital Marketing (rebroadcast)

Dustin is often asked about online marketing, mostly for non-lender work.  He did a show a few years ago with Michael Hobbs on this issue that is worth another listen.  If you are wanting to do anything with online...
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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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