The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Before you hire someone to help in your appraisal business, make sure you set up the right technology in the right way to accommodate them and succeed with them.

It is hard working from home. Can you really stay connected as an office if you are not in the same workspace?

Helpful hint: If you are before the state board and are asked how you came up with that adjustment, do not say this. What can you do, however, to get to where you feel like your adjustments are supported?

Inevitably, they are going off all day long. But how do you get away from them without losing business?

Most appraisers get it when it comes to the principle of delegation. But, are you stuck in a rut because it feels like you can't afford to hire? Let's talk about how to get out of that hole and on to success.

Though people are comfortable with consistency, we are drawn to unusual things. When you are searching for that perfect employee, stand out above the crowd.

We tend to think others think like and are drawn toward the same things as us. But, that is just not true. Get to know your people so you can get them in the right seats.

A follow up to Dustin's appraiser experience he shared a short time ago. Wonder why AMCs follow up so often? Here is why.

It happens at all companies (and usually when things are slow), morale and attitudes can change. What do you need to do as a leader to help where you can?

Have you heard about this tool for inspections? Dustin used it (three times) and has an unbiased review.

An interesting thing has happened recently in Dustin's one-on-one coaching; a few have expressed a bit of intimidation with the idea of joining a mastermind. Dustin talks more about masterminds and why that should never happen.

Dustin is big on professionalism. It is important to success. However, there is something to be said about good old fashioned communication as well.

Why, yes indeed there is. Dustin talks a little about the questions and rumors surrounding the new sponsor at the Appraiser Coach Podcast and why he made the decision he did.

If you are hiring a Virtual Assistant, you will find that there are several options. What is the difference between Onlinejobs.ph and Virtual Staff Finder, for example? This episode breaks it down.

The most used tool Dustin uses in his own appraisal practice is the Assembly Line. It is also the most shared tool with his coaching clients. Why? What is it about this tool that makes it so useful?

Fellow Appraiser, tech guru, and friend of the program, Marty Haldane (Voxtur and ANOW) joins us to talk faster turn times without cutting quality through tech.

Tim, the Appraiser's Advocate, joins us to talk about some things that appraisers often get wrong. One is land values and the other is highest and best use. Let's listen as the expert shows us to do it right.

What do you do when others are getting you down? Do you allow the comments (especially online) of others dictate how your day goes? Let's talk about how to combat that today.

It is a great question. With the new Fannie Mae Desktops, you are required to certify the data is credible. Is there another way to look at this though?

Conscious or subconscious, we deal with the decisions of opportunity cost every day. How does it affect your appraisal business and, ultimately, the money you make? Dustin explores it today.

Many appraisers point to USPAP as to why they can or cannot do things, but many of those things are simply myths. Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, is back to dispel 7 of those myths.

We have seen change before, but nothing like we are seeing currently. It can be scary, but change brings new opportunities.

Brandon Reich is a returning guest and a friend of the program. His products Spark and now Synapse have blessed appraisers lives for a long time. They may appraiser's jobs easier. Today, Brandon joins Dustin with an announcement.

What is the next important principle to your business success? Dustin reveals it today and gets a little vulnerable.

It is a good question. Has the change to True Footage compromised Dustin's ability to remain unbiased?