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142 What is the Secret to Getting VA Approved as an Appraiser?
Gerry sits down with us at the Valuation Expo to tell why appraising for the Veteran's Administration is different than working with other lenders. Also, he reveals how to do it.
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141 What Do Participants Have to Say About the Valuation Expo in Baltimore?
The Appraiser Coach was live and on the floor of the 2016 Valuation Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. Listen in as your fellow appraisers from all over the country talk about what the Val Expo is all about. Spirits among...
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140 Joan Trice and Steve Linville on Current and Future of The Valuation Expo
There were some changes this year at the Valuation Expo. Who better to find out about them and where things are headed in the future than to talk to Joan and Steve who head this all up.
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139 A Different Way to Grow Your Appraisal Business with Craig Sliverman
Many appraisers are running small, 1-2 person, shops. Some appraisers want to grow their businesses again. Craig is an example of an appraiser who has done just that.
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138 Essentialism in Your Appraisal Business and Your Life
Dustin just finished a great book by Greg McKeown called Essentialism. It is about what you might guess, given the title; the essentials. We spend a great deal of our day dealing with stuff (physical and mental)...
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137 From Staff Appraiser Back to Fee Appraiser with Rob Bodkin
In Episode 059, Rob Bodkin shared with us a bit about his life's journey and how he loved being a staff appraiser. Well, Rob is now back to fee appraising. Why? What happened and what was the transition like?
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136 Fertilizing Your Appraisal Business
What do two types of fertilizer/weed killer have to do with appraisals? Not much, but they have everything to do with running a successful appraisal office.
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135 Collections; How to Get Paid on Your Appraisal Work with Ralph Olsen
134 Holding Frequent Interviews with Your Appraisal Staff
It is a common mistake appraisal business owners make; they hire the best, train them well, and then leave them alone. No matter how good your employees and contractors are, this is a recipe for disaster. In this...
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133 Appraiser Stories with Craig Morley - Utah
Craig is not your typical appraiser. He has two branches and is looking to add a third. He is a professional in every sense of the word and is heavily involved in making the appraisal profession a better place....
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132 The Pollyanna Principle
When you find something that works, it is easy to slip into a mindset that is unfair. You start to think it works without trial and error and that it works the same for everyone. Dustin does his best to teach true...
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131 Appraiser Stories with Leigh Walker from Canada
What is it like to appraise in the Great White North? Leigh shares some crazy stories and why appraising in Canada is different than in the US.
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