The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Introducing an appraisal company you may be new to. The name is True Footage, Inc. The CEO, John Liss is in studio today and Dustin has a major announcement to make.

We often consider the cost of things a little too much. What about investment value? Dustin gives several examples of how cost can be turned into value.

As of April 1, you will be required to measure to ANSI Standards for Fannie Mae. They also announced a "change" and are allowing MLS photos. Our resident USPAP expert, Mr. Tim Andersen joins us to talk how that affects appraisers.

Seems like our clients are always in a hurry to get things done. Dustin talks about a practice he uses to leave room for rush orders and lots of money.

As of April 1, you will be required to use ANSI standards in your sketching. What does that mean exactly and how do you get ready?

Many of us are nearing the time of making some major changes in our day to day. What does that look like for you? Dustin reminds us that, despite our plans to work forever, there will come a time when that is not possible.

To pick up the phone or not pick up the phone; that is the question. Do you reach out to the agents when the appraised value is not supportive of the contract? Some pros and cons today as we tackle that question

There are some great reasons to work from a brick and mortar office, but what about working from home? Are there more or less benefits from a home office?

What can you do as a boss to get more production from your team? It might be easier than you thought.

Do you ever feel pushed around by your clients? Do not make the mistake that other appraisers might make of allowing the client to dictate your work. It is the appraiser who is in charge of and determines the scope of work.

Whenever the topic of trainees comes up, the answer seems to be, "But I don't want to train my competition." What if you could do it in a way that reduces the chances of your trainees becoming your competitors?

You know how Dustin feels about Comp photos, but is there a new argument for their demise? Hybrids may shed new light on an old question.

The GSEs are changing the way appraisals are done. Specifically, we are seeing more desktops, bifurcated, and hybrid appraisals. Also, California just made it a whole lot easier to complain about an appraisal. Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins us to discuss.

Ever noticed how much more you get done in the early mornings, on the weekends, or on a holiday? There is a reason for that, and it may be something you might consider planning for.

It is tempting, during this high volume season, to ignore the phones and email. Sometimes we are so busy doing actual appraisal work to want to worry about customer service, but Dustin shares why that may not be the best approach.

What is a Procedure manual. Why would a single person office want a procedure manual? How do you set one up and is it worth it?

They can be a pain in the backside, but are they necessary? Can we get rid of AMCs? Do we want to? Is there a purpose for them? Dustin dispels a few myths today.

It is inevitable; if you have employees, you have to have some difficult conversations. Who has that responsibility in your office?

There is a lot of talk about new tech coming out for appraisers. Dustin has used a few of them and has some opinions.

Either light blue with short sleeves or darker blue with long sleeves, but, unless you see him on the weekends or days off, Dustin always looks the same. There is a reason he is so boring.

Dustin is big on Virtual Assistants. He has 7 of them currently. But how do you find and keep them?

Dustin is big on Virtual Assistants. He has 7 of them currently. But how do you find and keep them?

The question comes up frequently; what is professional dress for an appraiser? Are shorts okay? Flip Flops? Tank Tops? Can your clients tell you how to dress? Dustin gets into it today.

In the remote work environment we live in, how do you make sure your employees are being honest with their work hours? Dustin gives to solutions today.

What are you doing with your time, appraisers? Why do you do what you do? How do you get back what you may have lost during this busy time?