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098 Should an Appraiser Trust Another Professional for a Final?
As appraisers, we often defer to other professionals (home inspectors, mold experts, engineers, etc) to pass off questionable items. When it comes time to do the final, do we reinspect? Can we trust the other...
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097 Appraiser Stories with Ken Lavertu - S. Carolina
Meet Ken; a new appraiser following in his father's footsteps, but not really. Ken is a forward-thinking appraiser you will not want to miss.
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096 Who is Responsible to Ensure C&R Appraisal Fees?
A question was recently posed by Joan Trice regarding who is responsible for making sure the appraiser is paid Customary and Reasonable fees. Is it the client? Is it the appraiser themselves? Let's explore it.
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095 Are Estimates of Value Back with TRID?
Dave Towne ([email protected]) is back to let us know about a little known provision in TRID which REQUIRES an estimate of value from the borrower before the appraisal process takes place. This could lead to some...
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094 The People on the Appraiser Bus
What is the proper way to go about hiring employees and contractors to help in an appraisal office? Can you hire a Tier III person out of the box? It is important to not only get the right people on the bus (and the...
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093 The Appraiser Coach Podcast One Year Anniversary!!!
Can you believe the Appraiser Coach Podcast has been a thing for a year now? To celebrate, the tables are turned and Dustin is interviewed for a change. Find out more about what makes Dustin Harris tick and hear...
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092 Which Vehicle is Best for Appraisers?
It comes up once in a while among appraisers; which vehicle is the best one for an appraiser? Since we spend a lot of time in our cars, it is an important consideration. Also in this episode; to lease or to buy?
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091 Appraiser Stories with Brian McClellan - Florida
Seems like many of our willing appraisers are coming out of Florida. Brian has only been a business owner 3 days when this was recorded and he is on fire!
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090 What Do you Do When you Travel To and From Your Appraisal Inspections?
We spend a lot of time doing nothing. What are you doing to improve your life, relationships, and business as you travel down the road? Here are a few ideas. Podcasts mentioned on this episode are as follows:
This...
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089 Carrying a Firearm on Appraisal Inspections
There has been a lot of talk in the national media lately about guns. Today, we have two appraisers on the program who both choose to carry a firearm on appraisal inspections for personal protection. Mike and Lisa...
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088 Behold the Post-it Note
For all the talk Dustin gives about the importance of technology and going paperless, learn why he just cannot give up his Post-it Notes (and maybe you hold the key to helping him break this nasty habit).
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087 Extra-Ordinary Assumptions with Bob Keith
What is the difference between a regular assumption and an extraordinary assumption? Did you know Fannie Mae does not allow EAs? Bob Keith takes us through the world of what can and cannot be assumed without marking...
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