The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Every year, Dustin writes the story of what his life will look like this year. He calls it his Vision Story, but this year was different as he introduced artificial intelligence as a tool.

Jeff Morley, 8-year veteran of the Utah Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board joins Dustin to talk about his experience on the Board and what they are looking for with regard to appraiser compliance. Oh, and he also shares with us some exciting news about his podcast.

In a recent article in WorkingRE Magazine, Isaac Peck shared some movement in the realm of pushing to get the fees for appraisers and AMCs separated on the TRID. Isaac joins Dustin to talk about The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees.

If you send another individual to do an inspection, is that something that should be disclosed on an appraisal report? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins the program to answer this and other questions regarding USPAP.

There are many countries and as many ways of doing business. In this episode, Dustin talks about his recent discussion with a person from Norway and why Capitalism still seems to be the best way to succeed when it comes to an appraisal office.

There is a dichotomy in the appraisal world where, in some cases, a trainee is allowed more freedom to do things than as a fully certified appraiser. If we have "a shortage of appraisers," as they have said, why don't we change that?

There are many critics when it comes to using ChatGPT in general, but specifically for appraisal work. Is it returning incorrect information? Should we even be using it?

What does Bitcoin have to do with appraisers? Well, if you are interested in your future, you will not want to miss this episode.

It is inevitable; if you are on Google, you will eventually end up with a less-than-desirable review from a jilted client. How do you respond? Dustin gives two potential solutions to this dilemma.

If you do not know where you are going with your life or business, you cannot possibly map out a path to get there. Decide now where you are going and start to make inroads to get there.

There is a super cheap Disto on the market. Is it the best value for appraisers? Dustin does a full review and gives some helpful tips and tricks to using it.

Those who are willing to be honest and vulnerable in their stories are also the ones who are able to get to the level of success they are looking for faster.

Dustin takes some time to share what he is and what he is not. There is a fine line between an appraisal coach and an appraiser coach, but it is an important distinction.

In response to comments made on his YouTube channel, Dustin addresses how the AMC process really works. Knowing this can change the way you deal with them.

It's the 1000th episode of The Appraiser Coach Podcast. To celebrate, "Bill Johnson" has finally agreed to join Dustin as a guest. Watch and learn what makes Dustin's nemesis tick.

Friend of the program, Tim Andersen joins Dustin for this question and another question on can you transfer an appraisal from Lender A to Lender B and remain USPAP compliant?

Recently, Dustin assisted a client in connecting with a new source of business. Unfortunately, the ball was dropped.

There are always two sides to a business/client interaction. Too often, business owners allow the client to dictate how it goes, but you are actually in control.

Dustin was the passenger recently in a fully autonomous car (an unlocked Tesla). He tell what it was like and what the future may hold for appraisers.

Brad Bassi joins Dustin to talk about the Sitzer-Burnett decision and how the NAR settlement can be an opportunity for appraisers. We, as appraisers, often see real estate agents as those to be avoided, but is there some benefit in networking with them?

Sometimes I think we lose site of the Why behind the business. Dustin reminds us all to step back when we get overwhelmed and remember why we are doing this in the first place.

Dustin has a skeptical guest, Keith Trahern, on to discuss AI, ChatGPT, and the future of appraisal. How do we utilize this powerful technology, but still maintain the public trust?

It is not a simple task; choosing a name for your appraisal company. Consider factors such as first impression, marketing, and URL availability.

AI is not just a fad. Jim Amorim literally wrote the book on it and he joins Dustin to talk about The Generative Shift: Preparing Appraisers for Artificial Intelligence Models Like ChatGPT.

Dustin is a huge advocate of role playing for front office training. He calls them Bob Calls and here is a little bit about how they work.