The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Feb 02 2025 1019 ep. 20 mins 32
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Dustin Harris has discovered a way to buck the current trends and be a successful appraiser business owner despite the challenges. He shares his secrets to success with you here.

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1015 Software Helps for the Fannie Mae Changes

Feb 02 2025 22 mins  
We all know, the date of Feb 4, 2025 brings changes to the Fannie Mae Selling Guide with regard to neighborhood boundaries, time adjustments, and other important factors. Matt Hyatt with True Footage is on talking about True Tracts. This software has the potential to help you make the changes Fannie is looking for... and it is FREE!

1014 How Can AI Help You To Get What You Want This Year?

Jan 26 2025 14 mins  
Every year, Dustin writes the story of what his life will look like this year. He calls it his Vision Story, but this year was different as he introduced artificial intelligence as a tool.

1013 What Is The State Board Looking For?

Jan 19 2025 26 mins  
Jeff Morley, 8-year veteran of the Utah Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board joins Dustin to talk about his experience on the Board and what they are looking for with regard to appraiser compliance. Oh, and he also shares with us some exciting news about his podcast.

1012 Separation of the Appraisal and AMC Fee

Jan 12 2025 18 mins  
In a recent article in WorkingRE Magazine, Isaac Peck shared some movement in the realm of pushing to get the fees for appraisers and AMCs separated on the TRID. Isaac joins Dustin to talk about The Great Debate on Appraisal Fees.

1011 Is The Inspection Considered Significant Assistance?

Jan 05 2025 26 mins  
If you send another individual to do an inspection, is that something that should be disclosed on an appraisal report? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins the program to answer this and other questions regarding USPAP.

1010 Why Capitalism

Dec 29 2024 16 mins  
There are many countries and as many ways of doing business. In this episode, Dustin talks about his recent discussion with a person from Norway and why Capitalism still seems to be the best way to succeed when it comes to an appraisal office.

1009 Appraisers Have More Power As a Trainee Than a Certified Appraiser

Dec 22 2024 14 mins  
There is a dichotomy in the appraisal world where, in some cases, a trainee is allowed more freedom to do things than as a fully certified appraiser. If we have "a shortage of appraisers," as they have said, why don't we change that?

1008 Is ChatGPT Lying To You?

Dec 15 2024 20 mins  
There are many critics when it comes to using ChatGPT in general, but specifically for appraisal work. Is it returning incorrect information? Should we even be using it?

1007 Dustin Is Bullish On Bitcoin

Dec 08 2024 23 mins  
What does Bitcoin have to do with appraisers? Well, if you are interested in your future, you will not want to miss this episode.

1006 How To Respond To A 1 Star Google Review

Dec 01 2024 16 mins  
It is inevitable; if you are on Google, you will eventually end up with a less-than-desirable review from a jilted client. How do you respond? Dustin gives two potential solutions to this dilemma.