The Appraiser Coach Podcast

A recently overheard phrase got Dustin thinking about the future. Why do we do what we do? It is a question we should constantly be asking and reevaluating.

Our friend, Tim Andersen - The Appraiser's Advocate - joins us again for two questions related to highest and best use. How important is this analysis really? And, what do you do when H&BU is outside…

Artificial Intelligence is becoming more popular in business, but also in appraisal. Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins Dustin as they talk about USPAP, laws, and ethics surrounding the us…

Dustin often get questions, often from detractors, about where he is after leaving True Footage. If anything, he is an open book.

What is it going to take for our clients to wake up and realize that taking comparable photos is outdated, stupid, and dangerous?

Appraisers are fed up with the changes (not many of them good) coming at them. Many lament that we need a union or a better lobby to advocate for us. Dustin lays out why an appraisal union will never…

Our friend, Tim Andersen again joins Dustin to talk Dear USPAP Instructor questions from our listeners. Today, they talk scope of work and how to handle conflicts between scope and USPAP

Many appraisers know the material, but have a tough time passing the exam to become licensed as an appraiser. Dustin had JoAnn Apostol for Deer Creek Appraisals on the show to talk about how she pers…

In May of 2024, Dustin predicted appraisals will take about 30 minutes in the near future. After several months, he not only stands by his prophecy, but is more convinced than ever that changes are i…

Jeff Allan, President of CubiCasa joins Dustin to talk technology. If you are new to CubiCasa, or if you have used it before, you will be interested to know that you no longer need to go through the …

Tim Andersen answers that question of what is a good appraisal vs a not so good appraisal. He also answers another USPAP question on this episode of "Dear USPAP Instructor.

They may as well be called the 'third rail' of the appraisal industry. These are the things appraisers are fearful of, but should they be? Are complaints to the state board and problems for appraiser…

We all know, the date of Feb 4, 2025 brings changes to the Fannie Mae Selling Guide with regard to neighborhood boundaries, time adjustments, and other important factors. Matt Hyatt with True Footage…

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 compl…

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 …

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 oth…

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 s…

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 ha…

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?