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101 Mike Taylor, Trainee Appraiser Stories - Texas
What does an appraiser in the training process have to say about the appraisal profession. Join us as Dustin interviews Mike Taylor from Austin, TX.
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108 It Could Be Worse
I try to see the glass half-full most of the time. That is not always easy. Recently, I had an experience with my neighbor that reminded me that we, as appraisers, still have it pretty darn good.
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100 Taking Comp Photos When People are Present
What do you do when you pull up to the comp and there are people in the front yard? Do you take the picture? Are you required to do so? What does FHA say about it?
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099 The Decline of Appraisers with Issaac Peck
Issac Peck, Editor of Working RE Magazine, joins us to discuss his recent article:
The Decline of Appraisers
This is a short, informative article that really nails down the problem facing the future population of...
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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 (dtowne@fidalgo.net) 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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