The Appraiser Coach Podcast

When you find something that works, it is easy to slip into a mindset that is unfair.  You start to think it works without trial and error and that it works the same for everyone.  Dustin does his be…

What is it like to appraise in the Great White North?  Leigh shares some crazy stories and why appraising in Canada is different than in the US.  

What does it mean to have integrity?  How can we better do what we say we will do as appraisers?  

Sometimes we don't know what we don't know.  For appraisers who do work for Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs), it is important to understand what their role really is.  John Dingeman, Chief Appra…

Sometimes it is easy to slip into a mode where all we think about is lender work.  Well, we are valuation professionals and there is a whole world of other products out there that we can (and should)…

Episode 089 Carrying a Firearm on Appraisal Inspections generated more traffic than any other episode.  There was a also a lot of buzz online about that topic.  The biggest criticism surrounded wheth…

You have done the inspection.  You know there are items that need to be repaired?  Do you tell the borrower at the time of the inspection, or wait till the lender calls for it?  

What is the SRA designation from AI?  What does it take to get your SRA?  Is it worth it?  You might be surprised when you hear from Woody how it has changed his financial situation.  

Our job is so fun.  We often get asked the craziest things.  How do you respond when someone asks you a stupid question?

Mark is an interesting character.  Find out what happens when he walked past the "No Trespassing" sign to get a comp picture.  

The Tidewater Initiative is a VA-specific program that Dustin believes should be considered and adopted by other clients.  

Dave is a Certified General, but gets most of his work through the residential side.  Have you ever been charged by a herd of cattle while doing an inspection?  Dave has.  

Today we take three questions which are all centered on how Dustin runs his office.  

Ashley Hammond of the Appraisal Buzz joins us to share some exciting news about the 2016 Valuation Expo!  In addition to her surprise, Dustin will be broadcasting the podcast from the vendor floor an…

Don't you just hate those mass emails that go out to appraisers and the first one to grab it gets the order?  Well, like them or not, they are a reality.  How to you play in that sandbox?  Should you…

What is appraising like outside the United States?  What about appraising in a third world country like Belize?  Dustin recently took a "research" trip to Belize to find out.  Spoiler Alert:  It is m…

We all have busy schedules.  Most of the time, Dustin is not near home or the office when it comes to lunchtime.  So, what are some healthy choices for fast food for appraisers?  

What is it like to be both a home inspector and an appraiser.  Lanny balances  both, but it is is tricky.