The Appraiser Coach Podcast

During this pandemic is the perfect time to work on your business. Why are you not doing it? Take some time this week to work OINII.

Fear is given to us as a gift. Is is a protection and pushes us to make changes. However, it should not be used as the deciding factor on our decisions.

There is a big debate going on right now with regard to inspections, comp photos, changing scopes of work, and the current crisis. Dustin talks about what is means to be a professional and where our…

There are lots of changes right now for appraisers with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Forms are changing. Scope of work has morphed. How do you remain USPAP compliant during this time of change? Tim Anders…

When can an appraiser do an exterior rather than an interior during the pandemic? Dustin breaks it down for Fannie Mae, FHA/HUD and the Veteran's Administration today. Also a free coupon to join the…

This week, Cindy and J.R. Collin join Dustin. The Collin's are a husband and wife team. Both are appraisers and both are members of Dustin's Mastermind Group in Los Angeles. Could you be married to …

Dustin recently found himself in front of a computer on a Saturday. That is a rarity and it was a wake up call for him.

We are living in a weird world. What does this virus pandemic mean to real estate appraisers? What can we do now to stay healthy, and what can we do as business owners to make sure we have a future?…

Even a single-person appraisal office should have a training or procedure manual. Dustin shares what he uses and why he sets it up the way he does.

They are a dime a dozen these days; “experts” who can help you with your social media marketing. But, are they worth the cost? Dustin gets in depth on social media and delegation today.

How much should an appraiser trainee make? Should it change over time? Should something change once the license comes?

Sometimes we have to make hard choices between relationships and our ability to sleep at night. Dustin talks today about how to make those determinations.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a living room and a family room? Dustin helps explain it today. Oh, and stay tuned for the Easter egg at the end if you care why they are spelle…

Fannie Mae requires we specify the design for our subject and comps. How important is it that we get it right? Also, can you transfer an appraisal with the first client's permission? Tim Andersen, t…

Did you know most millionaires are not heavily invested in the stock market? No, they spend their cash investing on things they can control. Where are you spending your time? If it is in complaining…

Appraisers do not typically think much about marketing, but they should. Dustin shares two, fundamental principles that all marketers should adhere to.

There is an old marketing idea that one thing should lead to another. Dustin talks about your appraisal marketing strategy and how to get more conversions.

Dustin recently had two experiences with two different companies that left two very different tastes in his mouth. What kind of company culture do you have at your appraisal office?

Dustin was solicited recently by a company asking for a sign up fee? Is it worth it? Should you consider this as a normal business expense? Dustin gives his opinion today.

AB 5 went into effect on Jan 1, 2020. How does this affect appraisers as business owners or as individuals? Dustin breaks it down.