The Appraiser Coach Podcast

The age-old question; do you use templates to start a new order or clones. Dustin gives some ideas about why he does what he does. It might change the way you start your appraisals.

There is an argument that not taking our own comp photos will lead to other aspects of our job being taken away. Probably a good argument and one Dustin doesn't really care about losing.

Sometimes our mental state is our own worst enemy. How to break down those walls and decide your own success not based on preconceive notion‘s of others

The Editor of WorkingRE Magazine is here to talk about the Appraisal Fee Transparency Act of 2019. This is a big deal to appraisers. We will talk with Issac to learn what it is and why the average appraiser should care - and get involved.

Let's discuss this recent question from Realtor Magazine https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2018/08/20/should-listing-photos-be-removed-after-the-sale?fbclid=IwAR3TFMiogIsxSpOiNYlDdzPJz1EVC0LSD7nr2T-8zoTrLVF9ULgrJQjPkJU

If you travel, and you should, here are a few tips Dustin Harris has learned over the years you may want to take notes on. Dustin has logged hundreds of flights, ride shares, and hotel nights over the years and has learned a few things that might make your travel experiences more pleasant.

The answer is yes, but it comes with a caveat. Listen to make sure you are USPAP Compliant

A heavy hitter in the appraisal world reached out to Dustin recently and gave him some insight as to some of the reason the lenders are looking more and more to 1004Ps. The reason may surprise you, and it may be something we can do something about.

How does Dustin remain so efficient without cutting corners on quality? Today, he shares just a few helpful hacks.

Part two in a two part series. Today, Dustin walks you through what a profit and loss statement is and why it is essential you are looking at it often.

As appraisers, we deal with it all the time; real estate agents who do not understand our job and get upset when we do what we do. How do we handle that? One way is to jump on Facebook and complain and moan, but maybe there is another way to look at it.

It is one of the fundamental documents a business owner must read, understand, and review regularly. Today, Dustin talks about what a balance sheet is, why you should be reviewing it regularly, and how to do it.

It's the age-old question; can you count a deep garage, or tandem garage as a second or third bay. The answer may surprise you.

Dustin was recently asked by a client if he should be worried that his coach had a coach? Should he be? Dustin actually has many mentors and coaches. Let's talk about them and why he has them.

For the past three months, Dustin has had record breaking volume. However, he still takes time to relax and recreate. He will tell you why today.

At the end of the day, do you feel like you have done an "honest days work?" If so, congratulations. If not, Dustin talks today about some different ways of thinking.

Dustin spend many years living in fear of his clients. Don't say anything to upset your revenue stream is no way to run a business. Today, he will help you get out of that mindset.

Agents have a job; to sell houses. Appraisers have a job; to accurately report the value of said houses. What if the square footage is off? How does it affect the value today and as a comp tomorrow?

Sometimes we are our own worse enemies. We know there is a better way, but we resist change. Dustin talks about getting out of your comfort zone so you can move forward.

What if you know how to appraise the house, but there is a location issue you may not be familiar with? Also, are all three approaches to value required by USPAP? Tim Andersen, the USPAP Expert joins us for the answers.

Appraisals are not being done on all properties anymore. Today's episode is a special invitation to my agent friends on why they should consider getting an appraisal even if the lender does not require it.

Tim Andersen, MAI and USPAP instructor joins us today for another version of Dear USPAP Instructor. Today we talk about the word "accurate" when it comes to appraisal and is a house bought for the land underneath truly a comp

It is easy to put off the small changes to become more efficient, but taking time to get off the bike and fix it up will make a big difference in your future success

They say 90% of all appraised values are at or higher than purchase price. Is that okay? Should the contract price influence an appraiser? Craig Morely and Tim Andersen are here to discuss

Most appraisers work in disclosure states and data is fairly easy to come by. But, what is it like to appraise in a non-disclosure state where basically all sales data comes from one source?

We make important decisions every week. Some of them have a bigger impact than others, but what process do you use to make those decisions? Dustin will walk you through the "decision machine," a process he uses with great success

We know the appraisal world is changing. There is not much we can do about it, but we can and should prepare.

Hate your job? Dustin gives you three, real options to change that.

Before you can move forward with the what and how of running a more successful appraisal business, you must do the essential work of deciding the why. What is the difference? Dustin breaks it down.

Steve Jobs created the iPod, but more importantly, he created the idea of 1,000 songs in your pocket. Can we as appraisers learn a lesson from his playbook?

We sometimes complain when our clients ask us to dress the part of a professional, but are they on to something? Today, Dustin tells a true story of how changing his wardrobe changed his net worth.

There is a lot of trepidation when it comes to the future of appraising, but there is a much more positive way to look at it. Join Dustin as he opens up the mind of a bright future for appraisers.

Dustin discusses his big three and his extra credit

Many appraisers are bumping up against the solar thing more and more. Mark Buhler is back to help answer some of the more common solar and green questions.

Over the past several weeks, there have been some major changes in the All Star and Dream Teams that will allow a greater number of you to join us. Listen in as Dustin makes this big announcement

What do two battling convenience stores have to do with running a successful appraisal business? Dustin teaches how reputation matters.

Joining Dustin for a second time is Jacob Brewster. He joined Dustin years ago from California and recently moved his business and family to Utah. It can be done and today, Jacob shares some tips on those who are thinking about moving.

What is the monthly minimum you need to hit in order to keep your bills paid, your employees happy, and you in the lifestyle you have chosen for yourself? Dustin breaks down the numbers in a way that makes it easy to understand.

Do you have "afluent-enza" or a fear of success? Dustin talks today about how to recognize it and more importantly how to remedy it.

Many of us go through life doing what we know to do, but never stopping to figure out why. Why do we do what we do? What is your definition of wealth. Dustin gives his today and explains how that little definition leads his life.

Ann O'Rourke joins us again (it has been a while) to talk about non-lender work. Specifically, she wrote an article in Appraisal Today that all appraisers either in or thinking of getting into the non-lender side of valuation should read. Why communication is different with non-lender.

One of Dustin's goals with this podcast is to give appraisers access to information. Today, he has Brandon Reich on with Choice Valuation. Brandon produces tools for appraisers that you may want to consider.

Unless you are a number hitter, you have had this happen to you; you don't come in at or above purchase price on a sale and the agent decides he or she will never use you again. Some even begin to spread rumor on why others should also not work with you. What do you do if that happens to you? We are joined today by a veteran appraiser who had this happen to her and what she can do about it.

It is so easy to be negative, especially online. But who are we serving? Dustin reminds us today to be nice, especially to other appraisers.

Today on the program, Tim Andersen dives into a word we use frequently, but probably have not sat down to analyze. The word is "analyze" and it is time to find out what it means to an appraiser.

Marketing 101 will tech you that your goal is to get someone to say yes. What if we turned that on its head. Is is possible you will have better negotiations if you go after a no instead?

There is an old saying that when you get bucked off, you gotta get back on the horse. The same is true when you fall snow skiing. Dustin tells a story about another fall he had recently and what happened when he got back up. More importantly, he relates it to your appraisal business and the importance of pressing forward.

Dustin had a scary experience while he was out driving the other day. Is the risk of taking comp photos worth the pay off? Let's explore it.

Do you know someone who does not take their own comp photos? Is there anything wrong with that? This is the second in a two-part series talking about thinking like a business owner.

When we compare our fees to our so-called "competition," we reveal who we truly are - or our WHY. We are acting like a technician. Though there is nothing inherently wrong with being a technician, there is a difference when you think like a business owner.