The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Recently, Dustin was hired to perform a personal appraisal for someone looking to sell his house by owner.  The conversation that came after the product was turned in was, well, interesting.  

Jim is a new member of Dustin's Dream Team in Dallas.  He says the experience has been both "good and bad."  Find out why.  You will also love hearing about his recent experience hiding behind his female trainee when a dog came after them.  

You have heard Dustin refer to the different levels of employee expertise in terms such as Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III (see Episode 188).  Now, Dustin introduces a new term; Tier IV.  What is it and are you working toward it in your appraisal office?  

Note: This interview was recorded nearly a week before the massacre in Las Vegas.  Of course, the attack has overshadowed things.  I am checking on Dave's status now.  Dave Radcliffe is a high producing real estate agent in the Las Vegas area. He is not happy with appraisers who do not do their jobs correctly. Two years ago, he produced this video expressing some concern with apprai...

There is something special about being self-employed.  One of the greatest, yet least recognized aspect is the ability to be in control of your own climb up the success ladder.  You are in control of your future.  

Meet Robert Sanders.  He is an appraiser converted from the music industry.  The man has all daughters and has his priorities strait.  You cannot help but like this guy.  

Going mobile for your appraisal inspections is a hard transition.  Sometimes, appraisers give up before they have really given it a chance.  A few tips on better use of your laser might give you the nudge to stick it out.  

Does the appraiser own their own appraisal reports?  What about the client?  What implications does that have for our business and our future.  Tim Andersen kindly lends his time and knowledge today to help us understand this issue.  

We all try to follow sound appraisal business principles, but sometimes the lure of big money can make us think stupidly.  Don't do it.  Pay attention to your gut and know when to walk away.  

We hire hoping for the best, but sometimes things go bad.  It can get ugly fast.  However, there are six rules to follow that will reduce the risk of an employee going bad.

Tim Andersen is back to talk about the ominous "BIG DATA."  What is it?  Should we be afraid of it?  How can we as appraisers look at what is real and start to incorporate it?  

Human beings are hardwired for comparison.  We naturally look at our peers and compare ourselves to them.  This leads us to follow them, but this is not the right recipe for success.  Rather, success is often defined by doing the exact opposite of what our competition is doing.  

It is a question Dustin is asked frequently; "Should I hire my family member?"  Though it is normally not advisable, Dustin shares four rules that, if followed, might make it an okay arrangement.  Note however, if these rules are not followed, you may be in for a disaster.  

Sometimes goodwill turns sour.  More importantly, make sure you cross your Ts and dot your Is because people find every reason to attack you as an appraiser.  

We might think we know the difference between an arm's length transaction and one that is not, but do we really?  Tim Andersen joins us again to have us consider looking beyond just the parties involved.  

We all get annoyed when our clients ask us to go beyond what is typical as an appraiser.  How about when our client's really don't ask that much?  Should we choose to die on the hill of minor requests?  

Ben Page, a 20 year Insurance vet, joins us to look at our risk and exposure a little difference way.  Insurance for appraisers is not just about E&O.  There is much more to it.  

Let's face it; you want one.  A standing desk is all the rage.  The health benefits alone justify the purchase.  That is to say nothing about the coolness factor.  Yet, they seem to be so expensive.  Dustin got one recently that is very affordable and a great little desk.   https://www.autonomous.ai

When you find volume has slipped and you are in need of a business boost, there are four areas you should look at.  Here are the four steps to increasing appraisal volume or revenue.

Here is a little mind trick the Dustin uses at the gym that can also be used in business when you don't want to do something.

The Val Expo is one of the biggest gatherings of appraisers and valuation professionals in the nation.  This year, they will be meeting again in Las Vegas on Oct 2-4.  Jim Morrison joins us to tell about some exciting new technologies you will see at the Expo.  You will not want to miss this event.  Use coupon code: COACH for 20% off your ticket!

Dustin is currently moving some employees into different "seats on the bus," and it triggered a question; are appraisers statisticians or analysts?  

You have heard Dustin refer to A clients, B clients, and Y clients, but what are they?  What makes an A client, and how does it differ from a B client?  Where are the C clients, and what exactly is a Y client?

Dustin had a recent experience at the In and Out Drive Tru, and there are four lessons he learned from it.  Listen in on some things that might help you be a better appraisal business owner.  

Mike Brunson ( mike@brunson-jiu.com ) joins us to help explain what an Evaluation is.  Mike is very knowlegable and you might be surprised at some of the things he says.