The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Dustin addresses critics of episode 955.

On a whim, I had my morning coffee in my office without the lights on. Several lessons were taught through the experience.

We are joined today by our friend Tim Andersen as we discuss what to do when the client tries to step into the role of appraiser

Quick Minisode to remind us that there is more to life than appraisal.

Many appraisers are feeling like PAREA is taking over their ability to train. However, could the opposite be true? Due to the high cost and time commitment of PAREA, could that give some appraisers a leg up on recruiting new trainees?

It is not just about making sure the assemblyline runs smoothly. It is also about making sure attitudes and interactions stay in check. Your office environment is not just important, it is essential for success.

We sometimes make the mistake of thinking that being (or looking) busy is a sign of leadership. Sometimes we feel guilty if we are not always doing something. However, leadership has less to do with work and more to do with, well, leading.

Dustin recently had an interesting experience at a restaurant that teaches a lesson in customer service.

In a recent Mastermind, an attendee gave a descriptive analogy and applied it masterfully to toxicity in the workplace.

A recent trip to Denver for the Dream Team Mastermind meeting got Dustin wondering; is it worth it?

Many appraisers get frustrated because they get called on by their AMC Clients to do things that seem over the top. They are asked to take fees that may be lower than their norm. Yet, there is a choice.

Today, Dustin updates everyone on the farm venture as well as makes some analogies to appraisal businesses.

Our USPAP Expert, Timothy Andersen joins us for another question and answer session. This time, we hit workfiles after no longer holding an active license and customary and reasonable salaries for trainees.

Dustin talks about a lot of success principles here, but there is one that will likely catapult your success more than many of the others. What is it? Dustin reveals today.

The NAR settlement is just now starting to change the way real estate is bought and sold. Dustin talks about the changes that are coming and how an appraiser might turn this into a positive for buyers as well as their appraisal business.

Most of us do. However, the act of looking at your phone first thing in the morning can set the mood for the entire day. There is a better way.

For nearly 10 years, Dustin has hosted The Appraiser Coach podcast. Today, Mark Buhler asks Dustin the questions

It can be tempting to share your opinions for all the world to see, but is it smart as a business owner to do so? Dustin discusses.

When you take on a trainee or another appraiser, how do you pay them? What is fair? The answer is a bit complicated, but Dustin makes it simple.

They say that attitude is 90% and circumstances are 10%. Regardless of the percentage, there is no doubt that the way you choose to look at things matters.

It is not enough to have an interesting, informative, and aesthetically pleasing website. You need to get it in front of your potential customers. But should you pay for SEO or can you do it yourself?

A recent experience with invasive roots in Dustin's garden reminds us of an important life lesson.

ANSI standards are pretty clear, but what is not clear is how that affects our reporting and adjusting. Dustin gives a few ideas of what some appraisers are doing when ANSI does not match MLS.

Dustin recently got an all CAPS email on one of his podcasts. Problem is, the guy never listened to the episode.

Dustin recently started a new venture - a visitor friendly hobby farm. Though it was a lot of hard work, it also came with a lot of reward and lessons learned.