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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130 Appraiser Integrity

What does it mean to have integrity?  How can we better do what we say we will do as appraisers?  
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129 What Does an AMC Actually do with John Dingeman

Sometimes we don't know what we don't know.  For appraisers who do work for Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs), it is important to understand what their role really is.  John Dingeman, Chief Appraiser at Landmark...
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128 Appraisal is Not Just a 1004UAD

Sometimes it is easy to slip into a mode where all we think about is lender work.  Well, we are valuation professionals and there is a whole world of other products out there that we can (and should) be doing.  
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127 Do You Have a Right to Carry a Gun Into Someone Else's Home? (Audio)

Episode 089 Carrying a Firearm on Appraisal Inspections generated more traffic than any other episode.  There was a also a lot of buzz online about that topic.  The biggest criticism surrounded whether or not an...
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126 Telling Borrowers About Repairs

You have done the inspection.  You know there are items that need to be repaired?  Do you tell the borrower at the time of the inspection, or wait till the lender calls for it?  
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125 Woody Fincham on the SRA Designation

What is the SRA designation from AI?  What does it take to get your SRA?  Is it worth it?  You might be surprised when you hear from Woody how it has changed his financial situation.  
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124 Stupid Questions Asked of Appraisers

Our job is so fun.  We often get asked the craziest things.  How do you respond when someone asks you a stupid question?
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123 Mark Madero Appraiser Stories - New York

Mark is an interesting character.  Find out what happens when he walked past the "No Trespassing" sign to get a comp picture.  
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122 What is a Tidewater?

The Tidewater Initiative is a VA-specific program that Dustin believes should be considered and adopted by other clients.  
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121 Appraiser Stories with Dave Hohman Commercial Guy - Florida

Dave is a Certified General, but gets most of his work through the residential side.  Have you ever been charged by a herd of cattle while doing an inspection?  Dave has.  
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120 Listener Questions

Today we take three questions which are all centered on how Dustin runs his office.  
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119 A Change to the Valuation Expo This Year

Ashley Hammond of the Appraisal Buzz joins us to share some exciting news about the 2016 Valuation Expo!  In addition to her surprise, Dustin will be broadcasting the podcast from the vendor floor and there is a full,...
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