The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Today we have 10 year Mastermind Veteran, Brianne on the program to talk private appraisal work. She doubled her private volume in a year. Today, she talks about how she did it.

It is okay to have a bad day or a bad couple of days. Appraisers are struggling right now, but there you can choose how you feel.

Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins Dustin again to take two questions in another Ask The USPAP Expert episode to tackle this question and another; can a final be passed off if it is not 100% finished?

Most appraisers are still struggling to get volume. Some are contemplating leaving, but is that the only choice? Dustin lays out 4 options for appraisers who are slow.

In January of 2024, Dustin held the first ever VIP Mastermind in Paradise on the Island of Kauai. Here is a quick rundown of what went on and a little peek into next year.

Brent Bowen joins us to talk about stats, numbers, data-science, and what it all means. What is it an appraiser actually does? How do we support the adjustments we use? Brent explains it on a level we can all understand.

When times are lean, what can we get can be all we can think of. But, maybe now - more than ever - we should be thinking about what we can give.

Many appraisers are upset with PAREA, but what if we took a page from the pathway to become an electrician and combined mentorship with PAREA? I think the idea has many benefits.

Fannie Continues to send out letters to appraisers warning them about banned words. Dustin explains why he doesn't feel the same way many appraisers seem to feel about it.

Dustin does not typically respond to negative comments, but he could not help himself this time. He wrote an article for the Buzz in October of 2023 called "Are Appraisers Actually Making More This Year" and as you can imagine, it was fraught with negative comments. Dustin responds, not directed at the negative, but for those who are interested in improving their lives.

The short answer is, Yes. Check out this minisode to find out why and what is next for The Appraiser Coach.

 Scott Bacnkiewicz joins us to share some research he did on arm's length vs non-arm's length transactions. He shares some information on what they are and why appraisers have such strong opinions on the matter. CORRECTION: The statement "Market Value Definition," was meant to be stated as, "Arms Length Definition."

Much easier to navigate and much easier to understand. The Appraiser Coach has a new website. Check it out at www.theappraisercoach.com

Mr. Tim Andersen is here again to help us answer the question, "where did you get a copy of my report, and is that even legal?" He also helps us with the question of how far can a client go in telling you how to do your job?

Appraisers are describing this as one of the worst economic times ever. Some are talking about leaving the industry. Dustin's response to this might surprise you.

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), using data from FHFA, confirms that appraiser racial bias is not systemic. Dustin discusses why this is a positive for appraisers, but be careful of the details.

There are, unfortunately, more and more loan buybacks occurring in the lending world. That often means appraisers get thrown under the bus. In this minisode, Dustin explains why buyback revisions should be treated with the same level of seriousness as state board investigations.

Good friend of the program, Mike Holzheimer joins us from Valuation Review and October Research to talk about the new Voice of the Appraiser survey for 2023.

Dustin shares two, non-appraisal, stories of bad customer service and what we should learn from them.

Many think if you pay a percentage of the appraisal fee, you must only do so through an independent contractor agreement. Not true. Dustin shares how to do it with regular W2 Employees and some hurdles to watch out for.

It has been just over a year now, and Dustin reports on his daily practice of TM. Is he still doing it? Is it still beneficial to the stressful life of an appraiser?

Do you set up a corporation, an LLC, or a sole proprietary company? It is an excellent question and The Coach has some advice.

So maybe it isn't a real word, but it is a true principle. The difference between success and failure is the ability to stick to a task till it is done.

With less volume comes more time on your hands. Some appraisers are using that time to attack others. Dustin gives a better solution to how you might spend your extra time.

A simple concept, but how can you make this apply to real estate appraisal? How do you increase your volume and revenue by creating great offers for your potential clients?