The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Thank you Tim G. for a great lesson about personal on it; not in it time. Dustin shares the principle of taking time for you and your goals as well.

Fannie has a proposed grid. It is over 100 fields long. It is daunting. What are your thoughts? Tim Andersen - The Appraisers Advocate - joins us to talk about that and the new definition of misleading.

Seems like every time we turn around, there is a new regulation, form, scope of work, or certification. How do you keep up with all of it? Dustin has a few tips during this ongoing pandemic.

Many appraisers are in a "wait and see" pattern, but should we be doing more to be on top of the market?  My friend Ryan Lundquist joins me today to talk about his recent article on Sacramento Appraisal Blog called "Seven Things To Watch In Real Estate During a Pandemic."  This is a timely topic for all appraisers.

During this pandemic is the perfect time to work on your business. Why are you not doing it? Take some time this week to work OINII.

Fear is given to us as a gift. Is is a protection and pushes us to make changes. However, it should not be used as the deciding factor on our decisions.

There is a big debate going on right now with regard to inspections, comp photos, changing scopes of work, and the current crisis. Dustin talks about what is means to be a professional and where our time and energy should be spent.

There are lots of changes right now for appraisers with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Forms are changing. Scope of work has morphed. How do you remain USPAP compliant during this time of change? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate is here to answer all your questions.

When can an appraiser do an exterior rather than an interior during the pandemic? Dustin breaks it down for Fannie Mae, FHA/HUD and the Veteran's Administration today. Also a free coupon to join the All Star Team (Covid19).

This week, Cindy and J.R. Collin join Dustin. The Collin's are a husband and wife team. Both are appraisers and both are members of Dustin's Mastermind Group in Los Angeles. Could you be married to another appraiser?

Dustin recently found himself in front of a computer on a Saturday. That is a rarity and it was a wake up call for him.

We are living in a weird world. What does this virus pandemic mean to real estate appraisers? What can we do now to stay healthy, and what can we do as business owners to make sure we have a future? All your Coronavirus questions answered today.

Even a single-person appraisal office should have a training or procedure manual. Dustin shares what he uses and why he sets it up the way he does.

They are a dime a dozen these days; “experts” who can help you with your social media marketing. But, are they worth the cost? Dustin gets in depth on social media and delegation today.

How much should an appraiser trainee make? Should it change over time? Should something change once the license comes?

Sometimes we have to make hard choices between relationships and our ability to sleep at night. Dustin talks today about how to make those determinations.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a living room and a family room? Dustin helps explain it today. Oh, and stay tuned for the Easter egg at the end if you care why they are spelled the way they are.

Fannie Mae requires we specify the design for our subject and comps. How important is it that we get it right? Also, can you transfer an appraisal with the first client's permission? Tim Andersen, the Appraiser's Advocate, is here to answer these questions in another installment of Ask the USPAP Expert.

Did you know most millionaires are not heavily invested in the stock market? No, they spend their cash investing on things they can control. Where are you spending your time? If it is in complaining about the overall appraisal industry, you are missing out on a great opportunity to focus on what you can control.

Appraisers do not typically think much about marketing, but they should. Dustin shares two, fundamental principles that all marketers should adhere to.

There is an old marketing idea that one thing should lead to another. Dustin talks about your appraisal marketing strategy and how to get more conversions.

Dustin recently had two experiences with two different companies that left two very different tastes in his mouth. What kind of company culture do you have at your appraisal office?

Dustin was solicited recently by a company asking for a sign up fee? Is it worth it? Should you consider this as a normal business expense? Dustin gives his opinion today.

AB 5 went into effect on Jan 1, 2020. How does this affect appraisers as business owners or as individuals? Dustin breaks it down.

What does your future look like? Have you taken the time lately to get real about what a typical day looks like for you in two years? Dustin will take you through an exercise today that is essential if you want to start working toward a better life.

Has it really been five years since the Appraiser Coach Podcast began? Today, Dustin reveals the top five episodes of all time and talks about the five things he has learned as host of the podcast.

You will find that hiring a VA is different than hiring a local employee, but not by much. Dustin has hired many Virtual Assistants over the years and today shares some ideas on how to interview them for a job opening.

Dustin recently dished out $1,000 in vet bills. Why do we do things that, on the surface, do not seem logical? We do them for the same reason people buy houses.

There is an argument to be made that hiring an assistant from another country takes jobs away from Americans. Though it makes sense, it might not be reality. Dustin shares two reasons why hiring help from outside the U.S. may actually help the local economy.

Every appraiser should have a website, but you can have the best website in the world, and it means nothing if it is not seen. Today, Dustin gives a few helps to bring your appraisal website to the top of Google.

There is a big loophole right now as it refers to our clients. It has to do with who can do the inspection. Let's close that loophole!

The saying is attributed to Winston Churchill to help rally his people during the Second World War, but it can also be applied to your appraisal business. Dustin tells an impossible story of grit and determination in this episode.

What dates are you putting on your Fannie Mae forms? What is a fully executed contract and what is the contract date. Perhaps you have been doing it wrong?

Who is the most dangerous client? You might be working for this company right now and not even know it. Dustin tells you about this company and how to avoid them.

Dustin has a weekly routine that helps him get closer to his destination. It is call the Big Three and he shares it today.

The Veteran's Administration recently made a change to who is allowed to inspect the property. This is a big, big deal. This can potentially change the industry for good. Dustin breaks it down.

2020 is just around the corner. Do you have big plans, or will it be another, typical year? The choice is yours.

Most appraisers play two roles; one of appraiser technician and one of appraiser business owner. Do you get paid for those two roles? Are you separating them? Why would that be important? Join Dustin for this highly important episode.

Ok, so there is no such term, but it has meaning for Dustin. What is a huge sign of success? Being able to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want, because you want.

It is a question Dustin gets asked frequently; how do you take a two week vacation and not have everything fall apart? Today, Dustin tells you exactly how you can do it as a real estate appraiser.

It is nearing the end of the year. Take a listen to what Dustin does to make business decisions moving forward.

Friend of the program, Joel Baker, joins us today from a la mode. What is new with the mobile app? How about Titan Reports? What can we expect down the road from the software company Dustin continues to use daily?

When you have an inspection that a minor or someone of the opposite sex is the only one home, what do you do? Here is a tip.

Everyone seems to be so upset over bifurcated products. Dustin get's it. The controversy runs deep. What do these products teach us about another controversy; comp photos?

Before you think "that's impossible" or "you can't do that," remember we are all wearing our own glasses with our own perspectives. Today, Dustin talks about how to take off those glasses and see things through a different perspective.

Tim Andersen, the USPAP Expert, is here again to answer two questions; what does the word analyze mean - what are we required to do - and what needs to be in our workfile?

Did you know that Dustin used to be a cashier at a university bookstore? What lessons did he learn 20+ years ago that can now be applied to your appraisal office?

Dustin recently had an opportunity to jump out of a perfectly "good" (it will become obvious in the episode why that word is in quotation marks) plane. What lessons did he learn about trust and how do those lessons affect your appraisal business?

Make no mistake, comp photos are about nothing else but trust. Our clients don't trust us, so they require us to certify through photos what we certify in writing.

What number do you use for total economic life? Why do you use that number? Is there a better number to use? More importantly, why do we do the things we do? The difference between those who are successful and those who are average is this willingness to question why we do what we do.