The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world and the appraisal industry. What is this Chat GPT thing everyone is talking about?

There have been some questions and criticisms of Dustin Harris, The Appraiser Coach, on social media and his blog. Dustin takes the time to address some of those concerns (including the lovely - and…

Dustin had two experiences lately that taught the value of customer service.

Dana Schau joins us again to share her experience, as a woman, getting into the appraisal profession. She also shares more about her move from Michigan to North Dakota and what a rural appraiser dea…

Part of understanding the loss side of the profit and loss statement is understanding what you can and cannot live without.

If you have not yet heard of Chat GPT, stay tuned. If you have heard of it and used it a little, but are curious as to how Artificial Intelligence is changing the valuation world, this episode is fo…

In slow times, it is important to look at our business losses and decide what can stay, what needs to go, and what needs to be adjusted. Dustin helps you dig into your P&L and know what and where to…

Ernie Ramos of Advanced Appraisal Associates, INC in Chicago joins Dustin to talk about diversification. Ernie has set up a successful appraisal business doing a variety of products and it has been …

Dustin's favorite part of the P&L is the profit side. That is where production takes place, but it is not just about understanding what the Profit is; it is also about understanding the details of s…

Tim Andersen is back. In part of the Dear USPAP Instructor series, Tim answers the question about neighborhood definitions and even delves into mineral rights.

Normalcy Bias; it keeps us from moving when the fire alarm goes off and it keeps us from building our business when things are slow.

It is Women's History Month. Today, Dustin interviews two, veteran appraisers who happen to be female. What has their experience been in a world dominated by men?

Many appraisers are feeling it; the market has slowed down. However, a successful business owner never slows down. What to do when the market is slow is today's topic.

In 2022, interest rates went up considerably. That has caused a slowdown in the mortgage industry (and in return, the appraisal profession). Many appraisers are now scrambling and trying to figure o…

It is not only possible to make money while you are on vacation, it is probable when you follow the principles of success.

You have heard the axiom "dig your well before you are thirsty," but is it too late? Nope. We are in a low volume appraisal era, but it is not too late to dig your well while you are thirsty.

There is a lot of doom and gloom in the appraisal industry currently. One of the exercises that Dustin does in a time like this is to employ a tactic used by pilots. Listen as Dustin makes the analo…

We cannot help what is going on in the appraisal market right now, but we can help how we react to it. Dustin shares a timeless recipe for being a positive person.

It is a phrase Dustin used to use quite a bit, but it kinda went by the wayside. Well, it is making a comeback which also brings some criticism. Listen in while Dustin explains why the catchphrase a…

There are some AMCs and lenders calling for 48 hour appraisals. How dare they. Is there a way to actually create such a report without cutting the quality? Dustin shows how.