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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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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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