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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218 How Does a Busy Appraiser Keep Track of Mileage?

Here is an app that works in the background.  You never have to remember to hit your triptometer again.  www.mileiq.com
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217 Murray Berg - Appraiser Stories - S. California

Murray Berg, long time appraiser and member of the Appraiser Coach's Dream Team Mastermind joins us to tell his story. Guess which famous clown's house he appraised?  
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216 What Do You Do When An Inspection Gets Embarrassing?

We spend time in the private domains of individuals.  Sometimes, we see or experience embarrassing things.  What do you do in those situations?  Comment below and let us know what you have seen and what you have done.  
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215 Highest and Best Use

Tim is back to teach us a little something about Highest and Best Use.  It may be the most important step in the appraisal process.  What is it, how do you do it, and what happens if you do it wrong?
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214 Organizing Your Appraisal Vehicle

A few weeks ago, Dustin described his opinion of the perfect appraiser vehicle.  Today, we take a break from the hard hitting stuff to talk about how to organize a vehicle to be as efficient as possible in the...
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213 Is An Appraisal Report Considered 'Intellectual Property?'

We are all, hopefully, on the watch for identity fraud, but are our appraisal reports considered 'intellectual property?'  Should we be copyrighting our reports?
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212 Appraisal Institute Sounds Off on Raising Deminimus Requirements for Commercial Appraisals

There is a proposal to raise the deminimus requirements for appraisals in the commercial world from $250,000 to $400,000.  The AI is against it.  Full Story Here: ...
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211 Are College Requirements and Experience Changing for Appraisers?

The AQB is out with its 3rd exposure draft.  It is looking more and more like the four year college degree is going to go away, but what is going to replace it?  Can an appraiser really get certified without a mentor?...
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210 Inexpensive Online Help

Have one-off tasks that need to get done, but you do not want to hire someone full or part time to do it?  Introducing a great service Dustin uses called Fiverr.com.  
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209 Listener Questions Answered

Every once in a while, Dustin slows down to catch up on listener mail.  Today is that day.  If you have any questions or comments for Dustin, please email him at [email protected]
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208 Can a Borrower Sue an Appraiser?

A few weeks ago, Dustin tacked the question of whether or not an unintended user should be able to file a state board complaint.  Today, he picks up on whether or not a borrower should be able to sue an appraiser....
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207 Appraiser Stories with Jake Hamilton - Wisconsin

Jake Hamilton, Veteran and Licensed appraiser joins us to talk about his story.  Wait till you hear about appraising the wrong house... twice! 
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