The Appraiser Coach Podcast

There are appraisers out there who get highly offended when we say, "Appraisal Industry."  "It is a 'profession,'" they say.  Let's look at those words a bit more closely.    

Meet Brendan Campbell from Boston, Mass.  Brendan is a colorful guy with a lot to say about the future of appraising and a dog bite to boot.  

Dustin often gets the criticism that when you delegate to others, your quality goes down.  Today, Dustin refutes those claims and shows how the exact opposite happens.  

Dustin often refers to Tier I employees, Tier II employees, and Tier III employees.  What does he mean by that?  Today, Dustin explains the terms and describes a bit more about how his office works. …

Tim Andersen joins us again for a look at the current state of the appraisal profession.  He makes some important observations and gives us some opinion on what the next generation of appraisers (inc…

Recently, Dustin had a complaint waged against him.  The complaint came from a disgruntled borrower and had to do with them not liking the value.  Should a state board take these types of complaints …

Today, we are again joined by Lamar Ellis from Atlanta, GA today.  Lamar is an appraiser and a drone enthusiast.  Let's talk more about how drones and appraisal work go together.  

In our first ever Videosode, Dustin shows you what it is like to appraise in rural Idaho in the winter.  Some places are just not accessible by four-wheeled vehicles.  Today, Dustin uses the fine art…

We are joined by Lamar Ellis from Atlanta, GA today.  Lamar is an appraiser and a drone enthusiast.  Drones are becoming more and more popular for all kinds of things... including appraisal.  

Most appraisers are not big operations.  Finding a phone system that will make your business sound professional, but will not cost you an arm and a leg can be a difficult venture.  Today, Dustin expl…

Let's talk to some of the appraisal vendors at the 2016 Vegas Valuation Expo.  Here is some of what you missed, but can look forward to for next year.  

They are angry. They are old school.  They eat their own.  They are appraisersauruses and you should not be one.  Today, Dustin takes on some of his toughest critics.

An unusual pair team up with Dustin to discuss the problem plaguing our future; the plight of the trainee.  Tim Forsythe and Michael Simmons explain the problem and what they are doing about it.   

After Episode 175, Don wrote in with a question; how can he start to change his appraisal business for the better right now?  Today, Dustin gives some practical ways you can begin saving time and mak…

What is it like to participate in the biggest valuation professionals conference in the world?  Let's hear from a few participants.  

At the Valuation Expo 2016, Dustin sat down with Joan Trice (Alterra Group) to talk about the future of appraising.  As head of the CRN, she is in a unique position to hear from the movers and shaker…

Dustin is constantly being contacted by appraisers who are struggling to find any time to even have a life anymore.  A better life is possible.  Dustin's appraisal business is set up so he can have a…

Staying in constant contact with the appraisal office is important to not only the day to day routine, but in order to keep things flowing productively.  Today, Dustin discusses why communication is …

Nancy Vischer is from the land of 10,000 lakes and has a crazy story to tell about how she got from where she was to owning an appraisal business as a Certified Residential.  Plus, she is fun to list…