The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Who wants more meetings, right? Staff meetings can do wonders for your business, however. Join Dustin as he talks about how to run an effective staff meeting for appraisers and their support staff.

Dustin was recently pulled over for... taking comp photos! So, what do we do now? It is now not only dangerous to take comp photos with our phone, but it may be illegal.

There has been a lot of talk lately about data. Who owns it? Who can use it? Who can share it? Today, Tim Andersen helps answer these important questions.

Dustin tells a story about breaking his shoulder blade with his son and applies that lesson to appraisal. When is it okay - even better - to break the rules? Dustin gives three specific times.

In addition to backburner items, down time is the time to ramp up your marketing. Today, Dustin gives several ideas of ways to boost your presence and dig up business during the slower times.

Remember why you got into appraising in the first place. If it was partly to be your own boss and make your own schedule, isn't it time to get back to that again?

Today, Dustin is joined by Brian Melsheimer and Joe Lynch of the Real Estate Appraiser Association (or REAA) in California. The topic is appraiser associations and you will be surprised at how beneficial (and cost effective) they can be.

It is not for everyone, but having a dog has helped Dustin to be a little less lonely in an otherwise lonely business. Meet Copper, Dustin's new puppy!

Could the 2008 Housing Crisis be avoided? What were the warning signs? Do we see some of the same signs today? What was the appraiser role and what should we be doing today to avoid another? Bill Black, Keynote Speaker at the 2018 Valuation Expo in Las Vegas sits down with Dustin Harris to answer these questions.

Sometimes it is good to get outside the comfort of our appraiser cave and see things through another perspective. As a homeowner, it is easier to see why certain things are such a big deal to homeowners.

Listen here as participants from the Valuation Expo talk about their reasons for being there.

The appraisal world is changing. Will appraisers have a job in three years? What can we do to position ourselves for the future?

Joan Trice from the Alltera Group sits down with Dustin Harris to talk about the Valuation Expo 2018 in Las Vegas and the exciting changes taking place in the appraisal profession.

My Assistant, Lee, hung up on an appraiser today. Why, and what can this experience teach you about good customer service? Join Dustin for the full scoop.

Ever wanted to go to the Appraisal Summit and Expo, but haven't been able to make it yet? What is it all about? Is it worth the trip? Listen in as the participants explain what it is all about.

These are different than agenda driven staff meetings. Listen as Dustin introduces the idea of a brainstorming meeting and how to pull them off successfully. Also, a little sneak peak into something coming soon.

There are many reasons to come to the Appraisal Summit and Expo, but a big one is all of the booths in one place. There are software vendors, AMCs, E&O Providers, and many other interesting offerings. In this episode, Dustin gives a sampling of what companies were in Vegas this year.

Greg Fandrick from ANOW software sits down with Dustin Harris at the Valuation Expo to make some major announcements. Whether you are a current customer of not, check this out.

Today, Dustin shares three big reasons why most appraisal offices suck and what you can do about it. He also shares some bonus material that you will not want to miss.

The law of delegation works, but do not trust it completely. How do you allow your employees to help you without giving them full access to the money?

There is a new appraisal related podcast in town. Real Value Podcast with Blaine Feyen is worthy of your time and Blaine joins Dustin today to talk about it.

What does your office set up look like. More importantly, how does that affect your productivity? Dustin explores that today.

Tim Andersen joins us again today to talk about the "other appraisal report," the Restricted Report. Today we will talk about what they are and what they are not. We will also talk about why an appraiser should use them to enhance business.

With his son and daughter leaving the nest and his high school reunion, Dustin gets philosophical about why we are appraisers and what does it all mean for the future.

What is the responsibility of appraisers with regard to the sex offender registry? Does living next to a sex offender affect value? Also, what about disaster inspections? Can appraisers do them and remain USPAP compliant? Tim Andersen joins Dustin today to discuss.

Dustin got on Facebook Live to show appraisers just what's going on.

What is bracketing? Why do we use it? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Tim Andersen joins Dustin to talk about this technique.

When you are looking at cost vs value, spec homes in the area can tell you a lot.

Dustin is joined by Hal Humphreys to talk about Appraiser eLearning and what every appraiser should understand about continuing (and non-CE) education.

You are a valuation expert. That means, when you are asked a question about real estate value, you should have an answer. Here are some principles about a question you likely get often: What will putting in an XXX do to the value of my home?

We have all had those phone calls; the angry home owner or agent after they get your appraisal back. How does Dustin handle those calls? He reveals a great system today that will help you next time you get that call.

Where does value come from? Well, there are a variety of factors, but supply and demand is an age old principle that still plays out.

Hybrid and desktop reports are becoming more and more prevalent in the lending world today. Whether or not you do them is a business decision, but if you choose to, are you covered by your E&O policy? Issac Peck, Editor of WorkingRE Magazine, and David Brauner, Publisher of WorkingRE and Senior Broker at OREP Insurance, joins us to talk about this and the article on this subject that can be found at: http://www.workingre.com/hybrid-appraisals-and-risk-management/

It is a mantra you have heard for years; keeping up with the Jones's. It it is not a way to live your life, but should not be ignored when you are talking real estate value.

Have you ever peed on a deer while doing an appraisal observation? This guy has. Welcome to the program Mr. Courtney Hoffman of St. Louis.

Some appraisers get kind of upset when their clients give them some direction on how to dress at an appraisal observation. Not Dustin. For enough money, he will wear a clown suit to his next observation.

More and more, appraisers are seeing homes with green features, including solar. These energy efficient items are not cheap, but do they add value? What is an appraiser's responsibility regarding green energy and appraisal value? Mark Buhler joins Dustin to discuss.

We have heard it from agents and angry borrowers a thousand times; price per square foot. Listen while Dustin shares why that is such a stupid argument when it comes to value of real estate.

From a USPAP perspective, what do you do when you go back out to a property for a final inspection and things are not what you thought they would be when you did the original appraisal? Have you ever been asked to do the observation side of a hybrid report? What are your responsibilities to USPAP in that case? Tim Andersen is here to set us strait.

In order to constantly improve ourselves or our businesses, we need to be evaluating what we are doing or not doing on a regular basis. Dustin teaches an easy to understand concept on how that can be done.

Ever thought you might see a dead body while doing an inspection? Brian had that experience. Learn about that and what life is like appraising in Nevada City, CA.

How do you report a model home when it comes to occupancy and condition? Dustin tackles a listener question on this topic today

Welcome to Vegas and to the 2018 Appraisal Summit with Expo Laura Kelley, Managing Director for the Columbia Institute, and Mike Brunson, NAA Chairman of the Board, join Dustin to talk about the upcoming event. Sign up at www.appraisalsummit.net

Today, Dustin takes on a question from a listener. How do you tell the differences in building materials at your appraisal inspections so as to report things correctly on the form?

The Marketing Director for Val Expo Melissa Candolfi, joins us today with some amazing news. Listen in to see what is coming in Las Vegas Oct 1-3.

There is a difference between quality of materials and condition. Know the difference. It might also help you as a real estate professional consultant to assist the home owners to know the difference. Help them increase the value of their homes by bettering these two factors.

Once again, George Dell (www.georgedell.com) joins us to talk about how stats and graphs and data fit together for the appraiser. We even get into the future of appraising and what it might look like.

When appraising, it is not all about the actual age. Effective age is a huge factor we discuss today.

What happens when you run into a conflict between a client's needs and USPAP? How do you navigate those waters to keep all parities happy? Are agents and bankers also supposed to adhere to USPAP, or just appraisers? Tim Andersen is our guest today.

Question of the decade; does size really matter? Well, when it comes to the valuation of real estate, it is one of the most important factors; and in more ways than one.