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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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146 Former Maryland Governor Robert Erlich on Dodd-Frank
What is the future of Dodd-Frank? Will it matter who gets elected to the Presidency? Dustin sits down with the Honorable Robert Erlich, former Governor of the State of Maryland to discuss where things are headed and...
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145 A Little Taste of the Numerous Vendors at the Valuation Expo in Baltimore
Didn't make it to the 2016 Valuation Expo in Baltimore, MD, but want to get a taste for who was there? Take a few minutes and be introduced (or reintroduced) to the numerous companies who were represented.
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144 Ernie Durbin and the Future of Appraising
Ernie is always an interesting character to talk to. He has some insightful comments about the current state of the appraisal profession and what we should be doing to attract new people into the valuation space.
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143 The Dangerous Job of Comp Photos with Mark Skapinetz
It is quite possible that real estate appraisers put their lives at risk every day when we take comp photos; and for what? With today's technology, it is really still necessary for appraisers to take live photos of...
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