The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Can you believe the Appraiser Coach Podcast has been a thing for a year now?  To celebrate, the tables are turned and Dustin is interviewed for a change.  Find out more about what makes Dustin Harris…

It comes up once in a while among appraisers; which vehicle is the best one for an appraiser?  Since we spend a lot of time in our cars, it is an important consideration.  Also in this episode; to le…

Seems like many of our willing appraisers are coming out of Florida.  Brian has only been a business owner 3 days when this was recorded and he is on fire!

There has been a lot of talk in the national media lately about guns.  Today, we have two appraisers on the program who both choose to carry a firearm on appraisal inspections for personal protection…

For all the talk Dustin gives about the importance of technology and going paperless, learn why he just cannot give up his Post-it Notes (and maybe you hold the key to helping him break this nasty ha…

What is the difference between a regular assumption and an extraordinary assumption?  Did you know Fannie Mae does not allow EAs?  Bob Keith takes us through the world of what can and cannot be assum…

Of all the things the Appraiser Coach teaches, the Law of Delegation is the most critical, yet also the most challenging for appraisers to embrace.  Off-Shouldering (allowing others to do stuff for y…

What is it like to be both an appraiser and a FEMA disaster inspector?  Ever been hit on by a swinger?  Welcome to Johanna's world.  

Why does Dustin post his actual tax returns on the website?  Sometimes there is a bit of confusion as to what they mean.  Dustin tries to clear all of that up today.  

TRID has been in place since Oct 3, 2015.  How is it playing out in the appraisal world?  Woody is here to explain what is going on.  

For several years, Dustin has not set New Year's Resolutions precisely because they statistically do not work.  Here is a better way.  

Merry Christmas to all.  Remember to take some time to be with your families and loved ones during this season.  

Jacob began appraising with his Father in Law many years ago and together they have a booming business in Northern California.  Wait till you hear about the most disturbing thing that has ever happen…

"Back in my day...."  How many of you remember the days of 35 mm cameras and no MLS?  Take a walk back in time with an appraiser.  

It is a common problem among appraisers; burnout.  We all get depressed and down in the dumps sometimes.  Ann is here to help us cheer up a bit with some great advice on how to look at your business …

What if an appraiser spends an entire career building up a successful appraisal business only to get disabled and be unable to fill the role of the inspector?  Does the ADA allow such an appraiser to…

One of the mistakes many appraisers make is bidding an appraisal based on the job as a unit rather than the time and effort that might go into it.  Strangely, we are one of the few professions that l…