The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Facebook is not just about connecting you with friends and neighbors. It can be a powerful marketing tool... if you do not blatantly use it for marketing.

Friend of the program, Erine Durbin, joins Dustin again to talk about the changes that are happening in the valuation world. Ernie gives a bright outlook on where we are going and if appraisers will…

Dustin talks a great deal about self-care. Life should not just be all about work. We are on the planet to enjoy as well, but can you take things too far? He explores that question today.

It is a common problem; how do you do enough appraisal work to make a living without cutting the quality of your work. Perfection is the enemy of done as they say. Dustin shares 7 principles to incr…

The answer is time. That is right. You may think that external forces control your time, but the truth is, we are all given the same amount of time and it is up to us to decide how to spend it.

Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins Dustin to talk Chat GPT. Specifically, is using it without citing it in an appraisal report akin to plagiarism? What about it being a USPAP violation?

Consistency is a key to success. Today, Dustin shares some little ways that his brain does not have to worry about small things so his brain can be focused on the big things.

Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate weighs in on the controversy of the day; appraiser modernization. It is a hot topic and Tim has some great advice for appraisers who are caught in the wash of …

On Facebook, there's a platform called Appraiser Classifieds that allows individuals to buy and sell goods related to appraisers, as well as find service providers for tasks related to appraisals. T…

Is it really that big of a deal? How can it help with appraisal work? Seems like a waste of time. Dustin talks about the importance of AI in the appraisal world on this episode.

The longer the slowdown lasts, the harder it is to stay upbeat. Dustin gives ten ways to remain positive during the slower season.

There is a lot of fear centered around the Fannie Mae move toward 'modernization' and using data collection people rather than appraisers for more on-site visits. There are definitely some concerns,…

With knowledge comes power. Understanding how real estate markets cycle will better empower you to make the right decisions to stay relevant.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (like ChatGPT) are rapidly improving. Many are fearful this type of technology will replace many of the jobs we know and do today. What about appraisers?…

There are way too many changes coming our way right now. It can be scary, but change can also bring opportunity.

Dustin recently wrote an article for the Appraisal Buzz (https://appraisalbuzz.com/real-prompts-for-chatgpt-for-appraisal-reports/) about Chat GPT and how it can be a tool to assist appraisers in th…

With the recent changes to the HUD requirements for appraisers, I removed my ladder from my vehicle - never to return.

Dustin just got back from three Mastermind meetings. He noticed there is one person in every group who is still very successful. Despite the high interest rates, appraisers can still make money. Why…

Recently Fannie announced that she is moving away from the traditional model of appraisal on nearly every loan closed. Dustin talks about why this 'announcement' is no surprise to those appraisers p…

Tim Andersen joins Dustin for another Dear USPAP Instructor to discuss Tidewater and what counts toward trainee experience.