The Appraiser Coach Podcast

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.

Expert Appraiser Mike Brunson joins Dustin today to talk about some interesting things happening in the Las Vegas real estate market. Some things are looking ominously like pre-2008. What do appraisers need to know about Vegas and their own markets?

As real estate valuation experts, it is important to remember the three rules or real estate; Location, location, location.

Dustin's favorite book of all time is Don Quixote. He recently reread it and found some analogies to running an appraiser business.

Sounds simple, but even appraisers sometimes mix and match these terms. They are not the same and it behooves us to know the difference as valuation professionals.

What is the difference between statements and summaries and do you have to have a summary in the workfile when you state? Also, what recent changes were made to USPAP with regard to reviews and why should appraisers care?

One of the biggest financial burdens anyone has is their monthly mortgage payment. Appraisers are no different. Listen to what Dustin did to help pay off his mortgage sooner and make a commitment to do it on your side as well.

Realtor and Host of the Pitbull Patti Show interviews Dustin

Sometimes it is call the universe abhors a vacuum principle and it is basically this, if there is a hole in your life, you will move heaven and earth to fill it. Dustin recently hired a new employee and used this principle to guide him. Listen in to find out how it works.

There is some fear out there surrounding big data and some recent changes in the appraisal profession. However, rather than reacting with fear, Dallas/Ft. Worth appraisers Brian Kirkpatrick and Matt Hyatt join Dustin to see some possible other perspectives.

Are you prepared for an office emergency? What would you do if you lost a key employee or could not work yourself for a few weeks? Dustin explores the concept of triage and how to apply the same principles to an appraisal office.

Appraisers, our jobs are changing. Three comps and done is no longer acceptable. More and more of our clients are requiring more than just subjective adjustments with some explanation. Mark Stockton of MR Technology Holdings LLC, is here to discuss one such tool. If you are interested in contacting Mark, call 505-490-2011 or email him at [email protected].

No, they don't. Dustin gives his opinion on this very controversial topic; specifically as it has to do with third party inspections.

A new series fielding your USPAP (and related) questions with Tim Andersen, MAI and USPAP instructor. Some appraisers have "additional certifications" in their reports. Do those have to be signed as well, or is it okay to just have them in a signed report. When you are subpoenaed, do you have to testify and can you charge expert witness fees for your time?

In the shipping world, there are boat captains and there are harbor pilots. Ernie Durbin joins us today to explain the difference. There is a huge difference. Things are shifting in the appraisal world and it is time to decide what you want to be; a captain or a pilot. Hint: The pilot makes more money.