The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Many of the questions we get from home owners, agents, and other appraisers boils down to "well, it depends." Dustin talks today about how to best handle questions that don't have definitive answers.

Dana Schau joins Dustin for another Appraiser Stories. She is a transplant from Michigan and N. Dakota has its own set of challenges. Did she really need to be rescued by a helicopter?

Do you have a non-related side-gig? Should you work a second job as a real estate appraiser?

USPAP got rid of the summary report and made a lot of changes to the restricted reports. Brian Kirkpatrick out of Ft Worth joins us once again with a question you may not have thought of.

Let's say you have two appraisers who work together and want to form a business partnership. Should you do it? Dustin talks pros and cons of business partnerships today.

Mike Holzheimer - Valuation Review - joins us today to talk about the special Voice of the Appraiser survey. What changes have appraisers experienced this year? How are we appraisers feeling, and what is coming?

It is a question Dustin gets frequently from borrowers and appraisers; what will the housing market do this year? Well, it is impossible to say for sure, but here are a few things to consider.

Today we are joined by an amazing appraiser who has seen a lot. Diana Jacob will tell us some of the changes to the 2020-21 USPAP as well as what appraisers should watch out for.

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There is so much up in the air right now. Some things we know. Other things we do not, but we should not be letting the pandemic put a freeze on our growth

One of the worse customer service tactics you can take is to blame your stupidity on 'Corporate Policy." Dustin tells a true story of an airline and what you should learn from it.

Appraisers need help. One solution to delegation may be a Virtual Assistant from outside the US. But, how do you find and hire them? Dustin talks about it today.

On a recent trip to Glacier National Park, Dustin's kids took a plunge and taught the rest of us a lesson in the process.

Most of the clients who come to Dustin for coaching help do so because they are ready to grow. Work less hours, or move to a new level of success. Most have an idea of the steps it will take, but, where does one start?

Dustin uses an RV battery analogy to remind us of the importance of constant renewal and rejuvenation time.

There is a cheap carwash near Dustin's office that might hold a few secrets to better marketing for appraisers.

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? We all have our ups and downs, but Dustin gives a way to look at your business and life in a better way.

Today, Dustin speaks with Jason Fischman who specializes in very high-end homes in the Southern California area. Jason shares some crazy things he has seen in the houses he appraises, but more importantly, speaks of why and how appraisers should bring something unique to their markets.

Dustin recently received a refund request. Sometimes refunds are par for the course, and sometimes a little education is necessary.

Do you wonder what it is that Dustin does with his client's on a coaching session? Today, Dustin gives you a sneak peak into that world.

What does the famous drink have to do with your approach to customer service? The answer may be "everything."

Appraisers often hesitate or even refuse to hire a trainee based on the number of days, weeks, and months it might take to begin regaining that effort. Today, Dustin shares a few ways you can start getting ROI sooner with your trainee.

There are so many ways to build your non-lender appraisal business. One of the most overlooked is social media. Dustin gives examples of how to connect on social media with agents and other potential clients.

As America and appraisers go back to work, a decision is being made; do we continue our brick and mortar lease, or keep working from home? Dustin shares 5 tips for those who want to continue their appraisal work from a virtual office.

If you do lender work, you get this request all of the time. After the report is turned in, the client comes back with a list of 'comps' they want you to consider. Is this a violation of USPAP? Dustin explores.