The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Agents have a job; to sell houses. Appraisers have a job; to accurately report the value of said houses. What if the square footage is off? How does it affect the value today and as a comp tomorrow?

Sometimes we are our own worse enemies. We know there is a better way, but we resist change. Dustin talks about getting out of your comfort zone so you can move forward.

What if you know how to appraise the house, but there is a location issue you may not be familiar with? Also, are all three approaches to value required by USPAP? Tim Andersen, the USPAP Expert joins us for the answers.

Appraisals are not being done on all properties anymore. Today's episode is a special invitation to my agent friends on why they should consider getting an appraisal even if the lender does not require it.

Tim Andersen, MAI and USPAP instructor joins us today for another version of Dear USPAP Instructor. Today we talk about the word "accurate" when it comes to appraisal and is a house bought for the land underneath truly a comp

It is easy to put off the small changes to become more efficient, but taking time to get off the bike and fix it up will make a big difference in your future success

They say 90% of all appraised values are at or higher than purchase price. Is that okay? Should the contract price influence an appraiser? Craig Morely and Tim Andersen are here to discuss

Most appraisers work in disclosure states and data is fairly easy to come by. But, what is it like to appraise in a non-disclosure state where basically all sales data comes from one source?

We make important decisions every week. Some of them have a bigger impact than others, but what process do you use to make those decisions? Dustin will walk you through the "decision machine," a process he uses with great success

We know the appraisal world is changing. There is not much we can do about it, but we can and should prepare.

Hate your job? Dustin gives you three, real options to change that.

Before you can move forward with the what and how of running a more successful appraisal business, you must do the essential work of deciding the why. What is the difference? Dustin breaks it down.

Steve Jobs created the iPod, but more importantly, he created the idea of 1,000 songs in your pocket. Can we as appraisers learn a lesson from his playbook?

We sometimes complain when our clients ask us to dress the part of a professional, but are they on to something? Today, Dustin tells a true story of how changing his wardrobe changed his net worth.

There is a lot of trepidation when it comes to the future of appraising, but there is a much more positive way to look at it. Join Dustin as he opens up the mind of a bright future for appraisers.

Dustin discusses his big three and his extra credit

Many appraisers are bumping up against the solar thing more and more. Mark Buhler is back to help answer some of the more common solar and green questions.

Over the past several weeks, there have been some major changes in the All Star and Dream Teams that will allow a greater number of you to join us. Listen in as Dustin makes this big announcement

What do two battling convenience stores have to do with running a successful appraisal business? Dustin teaches how reputation matters.

Joining Dustin for a second time is Jacob Brewster. He joined Dustin years ago from California and recently moved his business and family to Utah. It can be done and today, Jacob shares some tips on those who are thinking about moving.

What is the monthly minimum you need to hit in order to keep your bills paid, your employees happy, and you in the lifestyle you have chosen for yourself? Dustin breaks down the numbers in a way that makes it easy to understand.

Do you have "afluent-enza" or a fear of success? Dustin talks today about how to recognize it and more importantly how to remedy it.

Many of us go through life doing what we know to do, but never stopping to figure out why. Why do we do what we do? What is your definition of wealth. Dustin gives his today and explains how that little definition leads his life.

Ann O'Rourke joins us again (it has been a while) to talk about non-lender work. Specifically, she wrote an article in Appraisal Today that all appraisers either in or thinking of getting into the non-lender side of valuation should read. Why communication is different with non-lender.

One of Dustin's goals with this podcast is to give appraisers access to information. Today, he has Brandon Reich on with Choice Valuation. Brandon produces tools for appraisers that you may want to consider.