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158 Appraiser Blogging with Gary Kristensen
Dustin has been pushing appraisal blogs for years. If you want to be known as the expert in your area, blogging is where to start. Gary Kristensen from Portland OR is another success story in blogging. Listen in...
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157 What Do Participants Have to Say About The 2016 Appraisal Summit?
Ever wanted to go to the Appraisal Summit and Expo, but not yet been? What is it all about? Is it worth the trip? Listen in as the participants explain what it is all about.
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156 Fire Fast in an Appraisal Office
Sometimes that perfect employee just does not work out. When that happens, it is time to let them go. Do not hesitate. Waiting will only cost you money and even cause you more heartache in the long run.
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155 Hiring Slow in an Appraisal Office
In Episode 152, we talked about the why of Hiring Slow and Firing Fast. Today, Dustin dives deep into the how of Hiring Slow. What process does Dustin follow when he hires help in his appraisal office? If you want...
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154 Should You Delegate Money Errands in an Appraisal Office?
Dustin is BIG on the law of delegation. If he can pay someone less per hour to do something than he makes, he will do it. What about money? Does Dustin open his own mail and run to the bank by himself?
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153 The Appraisal Summit and Expo in Vegas with Mike Brunson
Mike is here to tell us about the upcoming Summit in Las Vegas in September 2016. Find out when, where, how much, and even listen to the end for a special coupon. Dustin will be there with his podcasting equipment.
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152 Hire Slow; Fire Fast
Humans are funny creatures. We tend to wait till the last minute to do things (even important things) that need done, and not wait long enough for things that need time. Hiring and firing employee is no different....
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151 Allowing Trainees to Inspect with Michael Simmons
Michael Simmons is a leader in the appraisal profession. As Co-founder and Co-President of Axis AMC, he is in a perfect position to see where the industry is headed. Are we about to see more clients allowing...
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150 Which Tablet Should You Use for Appraisal Inspections?
Dustin is big on technology (especially on being mobile). He is often asked which tablet or smartphone is the best. Today he answers that question.
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149 Why Appraisers Should Be Involved Politically
Tim Andersen is an appraiser, but more importantly he is a teacher. He is personally involved in the political scene and his here to show us why we should be too.
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148 Should We Really Be Making Adjustments?
An appraiser inspects the subject. An appraiser chooses comparables. An appraiser makes adjustments. An appraiser reconciles the report. Right? What if an appraiser did not make adjustments? Would it change the...
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147 Appraiser Stories with Jerin Harper - Washington
Jerin has an interesting outlook on where the appraisal profession may be headed, and you do not want to miss his story of the farmer and the ATV. Hint: It involves a gun.
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