The Appraiser Coach Podcast

We have heard the term during the pandemic, "Essential Worker." Let's move beyond what that means from a government perspective and ask ourselves what that means from a professional perspective.

Tim Andersen - The Appraiser's Advocate - joins Dustin to answer two listener questions about measuring the subject and seeing every unit/room. Are these things required? Tim helps answer in another episode of Dear Uspap Instructor.

What does a funny board game have to do with appraising right now? Dustin reminds us to slow down, take your time, focus, and check your work.

With the pandemic has come a lot of change. Have the rules around extraordinary assumptions changed? Dustin explores what USPAP and Fannie Mae say about it. Stay safe out there.

Will we get a 'pass' when it comes to the changing scope of work during the pandemic? Maybe, but perhaps the opposite is true. We still need to have credible data and cannot be misleading in our appraisals

Lots of change right now with the pandemic. Some of it is difficult, but some of it opens doors for opportunities we never had. This week, Dustin shares some specific data on how this Covid-19 deal can help appraisers to become more relevant.

Be known and be known as the expert, but what does that really mean? How do you get known? What would you say to your potential clients? Dustin goes Facebook Live with his group on the mic while you listen behind the scenes.

Many appraisers are reevaluating their finances. This is a good thing. We should periodically purge what is not needed, but should coaching be one of them?

Thank you Tim G. for a great lesson about personal on it; not in it time. Dustin shares the principle of taking time for you and your goals as well.

Fannie has a proposed grid. It is over 100 fields long. It is daunting. What are your thoughts? Tim Andersen - The Appraisers Advocate - joins us to talk about that and the new definition of misleading.

Seems like every time we turn around, there is a new regulation, form, scope of work, or certification. How do you keep up with all of it? Dustin has a few tips during this ongoing pandemic.

Many appraisers are in a "wait and see" pattern, but should we be doing more to be on top of the market?  My friend Ryan Lundquist joins me today to talk about his recent article on Sacramento Appraisal Blog called "Seven Things To Watch In Real Estate During a Pandemic."  This is a timely topic for all appraisers.

During this pandemic is the perfect time to work on your business. Why are you not doing it? Take some time this week to work OINII.

Fear is given to us as a gift. Is is a protection and pushes us to make changes. However, it should not be used as the deciding factor on our decisions.

There is a big debate going on right now with regard to inspections, comp photos, changing scopes of work, and the current crisis. Dustin talks about what is means to be a professional and where our time and energy should be spent.

There are lots of changes right now for appraisers with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Forms are changing. Scope of work has morphed. How do you remain USPAP compliant during this time of change? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate is here to answer all your questions.

When can an appraiser do an exterior rather than an interior during the pandemic? Dustin breaks it down for Fannie Mae, FHA/HUD and the Veteran's Administration today. Also a free coupon to join the All Star Team (Covid19).

This week, Cindy and J.R. Collin join Dustin. The Collin's are a husband and wife team. Both are appraisers and both are members of Dustin's Mastermind Group in Los Angeles. Could you be married to another appraiser?

Dustin recently found himself in front of a computer on a Saturday. That is a rarity and it was a wake up call for him.

We are living in a weird world. What does this virus pandemic mean to real estate appraisers? What can we do now to stay healthy, and what can we do as business owners to make sure we have a future? All your Coronavirus questions answered today.

Even a single-person appraisal office should have a training or procedure manual. Dustin shares what he uses and why he sets it up the way he does.

They are a dime a dozen these days; “experts” who can help you with your social media marketing. But, are they worth the cost? Dustin gets in depth on social media and delegation today.

How much should an appraiser trainee make? Should it change over time? Should something change once the license comes?

Sometimes we have to make hard choices between relationships and our ability to sleep at night. Dustin talks today about how to make those determinations.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a living room and a family room? Dustin helps explain it today. Oh, and stay tuned for the Easter egg at the end if you care why they are spelled the way they are.