The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Humans are funny creatures.  We tend to wait till the last minute to do things (even important things) that need done, and not wait long enough for things that need time.  Hiring and firing employee …

Michael Simmons is a leader in the appraisal profession.  As Co-founder and Co-President of Axis AMC, he is in a perfect position to see where the industry is headed.  Are we about to see more client…

Dustin is big on technology (especially on being mobile).  He is often asked which tablet or smartphone is the best.  Today he answers that question.  

Tim Andersen is an appraiser, but more importantly he is a teacher.  He is personally involved in the political scene and his here to show us why we should be too.  

An appraiser inspects the subject.  An appraiser chooses comparables.  An appraiser makes adjustments.  An appraiser reconciles the report.  Right?  What if an appraiser did not make adjustments?  Wo…

Jerin has an interesting outlook on where the appraisal profession may be headed, and you do not want to miss his story of the farmer and the ATV.  Hint:  It involves a gun.  

What is the future of Dodd-Frank?  Will it matter who gets elected to the Presidency?  Dustin sits down with the Honorable Robert Erlich, former Governor of the State of Maryland to discuss where thi…

Didn't make it to the 2016 Valuation Expo in Baltimore, MD, but want to get a taste for who was there?  Take a few minutes and be introduced (or reintroduced) to the numerous companies who were repre…

Ernie is always an interesting character to talk to.  He has some insightful comments about the current state of the appraisal profession and what we should be doing to attract new people into the va…

It is quite possible that real estate appraisers put their lives at risk every day when we take comp photos; and for what?  With today's technology, it is really still necessary for appraisers to tak…

Gerry sits down with us at the Valuation Expo to tell why appraising for the Veteran's Administration is different than working with other lenders.  Also, he reveals how to do it.   

The Appraiser Coach was live and on the floor of the 2016 Valuation Expo in Baltimore, Maryland.  Listen in as your fellow appraisers from all over the country talk about what the Val Expo is all abo…

There were some changes this year at the Valuation Expo.  Who better to find out about them and where things are headed in the future than to talk to Joan and Steve who head this all up.  

Many appraisers are running small, 1-2 person, shops.  Some appraisers want to grow their businesses again.  Craig is an example of an appraiser who has done just that.  

Dustin just finished a great book by Greg McKeown called Essentialism.  It is about what you might guess, given the title; the essentials.  We spend a great deal of our day dealing with stuff (physic…

In Episode 059, Rob Bodkin shared with us a bit about his life's journey and how he loved being a staff appraiser.  Well, Rob is now back to fee appraising.  Why?  What happened and what was the tran…

What do two types of fertilizer/weed killer have to do with appraisals?  Not much, but they have everything to do with running a successful appraisal office.  

It is a common mistake appraisal business owners make; they hire the best, train them well, and then leave them alone.  No matter how good your employees and contractors are, this is a recipe for dis…

Craig is not your typical appraiser.  He has two branches and is looking to add a third.  He is a professional in every sense of the word and is heavily involved in making the appraisal profession a …