The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Mark joins us again to talk shop. Where is the appraisal world going? How can you get involved? What do you need to be doing as a business owner to survive and thrive in the next decade? These are all questions we ask Skap and he, as usual, does not hold back. We also talk about 100% Real Estate Appraisers Facebook group and the upcoming AppraiserFest. Oh, and Dustin finally gives his answer on wi...

Do you make over $100 per hour? Is that out of the realm of possibility for an appraiser? With the right systems in place, you can make a very good living as an appraiser and still produce excellent work.

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what Dustin believes and what he is advocating for appraisers. Today, Dustin attempts to dispel some of those myths and help appraisers see that life ain't so bad after all.

We often reach higher levels of success when we stand on the shoulders of giants. Who do you associate with on a regular basis who allows you to be a better valuation expert?

Dustin is often asked what the appraisal landscape will look like 3-5 years from now. Today, he gives his predictions, but more importantly, he gives some suggestions on how to get ready for the changes.

Dustin recently did a complicated appraisal where expertise from others was required. Why you should consider outside help, how to go about it, and what to say in your report.

The words and phrases we use matter. How we talk about ourselves and our profession helps to form the basis for how others look at us. Today, Dustin talks about some of the words and phrases we use that could possibly use some altering.

Is traffic court a cost of doing business as an appraiser? Dustin thinks so. He shares a few other, off the wall, expenses which are also considered a cost of being a real estate appraiser. What are yours? Please comment below.

If you are not aware yet, you need to be. This bill will affect your life as a real estate appraiser. Dustin tells us what this is and why we should care. This is a call to action appraisers and it is very urgent!

Don't get stuck in a 45-60 minute interview with an employee candidate that you know you will never actually hire in your appraisal office. Dustin implements the "mini interview" and it has saved him from useless busy work more than once - including yesterday.

You have all had it happen; You complete an appraisal for Client A and get a call later from Client B wanting you to reassign the appraisal to them. That is a big No No, but are there things you CAN do? Dustin presents a creative solution on today's podcast.

Dustin is on his soapbox today. Join him as he discusses posting appraisal reports online for others to see. What do you think? Should we be calling out our peers? Would we be willing to share our own work in such a public forum?

You may be a one-person office, or you may be a large appraisal firm. Either way, you will benefit from the creation of Job Titles and Job Descriptions. Dustin talks about how to get to Tier IV in this episode on how to be the most efficient business owner you can be.

Stop accepting a measly fee for cancellations when the borrower or Realtor cancels the appraisal at the door. Work for A Clients who treat you like a professional and will pay you for what you might have into the assignment to date.

The Appraisal Qualification Board (AQB) has lowered the barrier to entry for appraisers coming into our profession. What does that mean for the appraisers? More importantly, what does that mean for you and your business?

It is easy to ignore potential problems in your appraisal business because you don't want to deal with discomfort. It is better to get in front of them before they become issues that cannot easily be dealt with. Dustin talks today about the Law of Delegation and how to manage problems effectively when they first arise.

Tim Andersen, USPAP Instructor from Florida joins Dustin to talk about the certifications we should be putting in each of our appraisal reports. Do you know what you are signing?

Dustin often talks about his Tier I and Tier II employees, but what does he pay them? Today, he reveals all - and some principles to go with it.

Kevin White, new President and CEO of Datamaster joins us with Marty Hamilton, Marketing Manager, and Jared Priesler, Chief Appraiser & Product Development, to introduce the new Datamaster 6. You are not going to believe how much time this is going to save you.

It is time to change the rhetoric surrounding appraisals and money. Can we stop talking about the fees and start talking in terms of pay per hour? Dustin is on one today!

The law of delegation has been talked about before on this broadcast, but never in this much depth. Dustin goes into why the law of delegation is such a powerful tool and can actually create more time for a business owner.

He’s back! There is never an agenda or an outline when it comes to Mark Skapinetz. He’s here to talk about Appraiser Fest,  His outlook on 2018,and anything else he wants.

Dustin had a bit of an epiphany lately with regard to subject to completion reports.  Listen in.  Are you doing this?  Is there a better way to write your hypothetical reports?

Most appraisers use a la mode for their appraisal reports.  a la mode offers all kinds of productivity tools, but there are some lesser known tips that Dustin reveals today.

How much of what we do is due to our  professional  nature, how much is simply because our mentor told us to do it that way, and how much is just overkill?  For example, do you sketch interior walls?  Should you?  How do you know where that line is and when you have crossed it?  Dustin shows there is a delicate balance between quality and making money.