 With the slow-down, how can an appraiser have a record year for a company that has been in business for decades. Ethan Brooks did. He joins Dustin on the podcast to talk about how.

With the slow-down, how can an appraiser have a record year for a company that has been in business for decades. Ethan Brooks did. He joins Dustin on the podcast to talk about how.

877	A Record Breaking Year in 2022?

 Are you sick and tired of hearing about artificial intelligence and machine learning and Chat GPT? Why is Dustin spending so much time on this pet topic?

Are you sick and tired of hearing about artificial intelligence and machine learning and Chat GPT? Why is Dustin spending so much time on this pet topic?

876	Why Does Dustin Talk So Much About Chat GPT?

 Joel Baker, Senior Professional of Products Solutions at a la mode, joins Dustin to give some updates on new features in a la mode. He also shares some exciting news about traveling education, laser measuring devices, and apps that appraisers should be using.

Joel Baker, Senior Professional of Products Solutions at a la mode, joins Dustin to give some updates on new features in a la mode. He also shares some exciting news about traveling education, laser measuring devices, and apps that appraisers should be using.

875	Schedule Assist and LiDar with a la mode

 ...if they don't embrace it. The critics are saying that appraisers need to avoid Chat GPT, BART, and other machine learning modules or they will take over the valuation profession. In this episode, Dustin explains why the opposite of that may be true.

...if they don't embrace it. The critics are saying that appraisers need to avoid Chat GPT, BART, and other machine learning modules or they will take over the valuation profession. In this episode, Dustin explains why the opposite of that may be true.

874	Artificial Intelligence Will Take Over Appraisers Jobs

 It sure can feel that way. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser at Corelogic, joins Dustin to talk change. How will the changes coming to the valuation world affect appraisers?

It sure can feel that way. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser at Corelogic, joins Dustin to talk change. How will the changes coming to the valuation world affect appraisers?

873	Are the GSEs Trying to Eliminate Appraisers?

 Dustin gives some real world prompts you might want to try in your appraisal process.

Dustin gives some real world prompts you might want to try in your appraisal process.

872	Appraisal Related Prompts for Chat GPT

 Kyle Paquin joins Dustin to talk data science. Not a sexy topic? Listen to this episode if you want to know how to be relevant in the future of the valuation profession.

Kyle Paquin joins Dustin to talk data science. Not a sexy topic? Listen to this episode if you want to know how to be relevant in the future of the valuation profession.

871	What Does Data Science Have to Do With The Future of Appraisal?

 You have heard of the Law of Attraction. Well, the opposite of that is the Law of Avoidance. How do we recognize it and what can we do to overcome it?

You have heard of the Law of Attraction. Well, the opposite of that is the Law of Avoidance. How do we recognize it and what can we do to overcome it?

870	The Law of Avoidance

 Functional obsolescence. How do you handle it? Chad Zink from Nebraska joins Dustin to talk about his experience.

Functional obsolescence. How do you handle it? Chad Zink from Nebraska joins Dustin to talk about his experience.

869	Half Bath on Main and Tub on Second

 Facebook is not just about connecting you with friends and neighbors. It can be a powerful marketing tool... if you do not blatantly use it for marketing.

Facebook is not just about connecting you with friends and neighbors. It can be a powerful marketing tool... if you do not blatantly use it for marketing.

868	Are You Using Facebook to Market Your Appraisal Services?

Appraisers are in a struggling profession.  Dustin Harris has discovered a way to buck the current trends and be a successful business owner despite the challenges.  In this podcast, he shares his secrets with other appraisers and helps them to be more successful as well.

I&#39;ve had a WWW site a long time with good SEO ranking. Yeah its the a la mode site avkappraisal.com, but your comments on Reviews were helpful.  If I only get one good idea, then my time was well spent listening.

Good stuff Maynard

Dustin&#39;s advice has been one of the biggest boons to my business.

Very Helpful

The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Fannie Mae made an announcement recently concerning unsupervised inspections by trainees. Actually, it was not a new announcement, but a clarification. What does this mean for the appraisal profession moving forward? Craig Morley is here to walk us through it. 

Fannie Mae made an announcement recently concerning unsupervised inspections by trainees. Actually, it was not a new announcement, but a clarification. What does this mean for the appraisal profession moving forward? Craig Morley is here to walk us through it.

201 FNMAs New "Announcement" On Trainees; a Two-Edged Sword?

 There is a lot of trepidation when it comes to the future of appraising, but there is a much more positive way to look at it. Join Dustin as he opens up the mind of a bright future for appraisers.

There is a lot of trepidation when it comes to the future of appraising, but there is a much more positive way to look at it. Join Dustin as he opens up the mind of a bright future for appraisers.

453 What Does the Future of Appraising Look Like

Nancy Vischer

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 listen to.  

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 listen to.

173 Appraiser Stories with Nancy Vischer and an Unusual Training Path

Tim Andersen is back.  Today, we tackle the first half of 16 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices according to Fannie Mae.  What are they and how can we avoid them?  The full list can be found in the Fannie Mae Selling Guide:  https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/sel022316.pdf

Tim Andersen is back.  Today, we tackle the first half of 16 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices according to Fannie Mae.  What are they and how can we avoid them?  The full list can be found in the Fannie Mae Selling Guide: <a href="https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/sel022316.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/sel022316.pdf</a>

223 Unacceptable Appraisal Practices According to FNMA Part 1

 We all carry a full movie studio in our pockets. Why you should turn that thing on and create your own motion pictures for the appraisal world often.

We all carry a full movie studio in our pockets. Why you should turn that thing on and create your own motion pictures for the appraisal world often.

434 You Have A Movie Studio Use It

What is it like to attend the Valuation Expo?  This year it happened during the most tragic week in Vegas history, but the events that fateful Sunday night did not stop participants from doing what they do.  Let's listen in as Dustin interviews a few.

What is it like to attend the Valuation Expo?  This year it happened during the most tragic week in Vegas history, but the events that fateful Sunday night did not stop participants from doing what they do.  Let's listen in as Dustin interviews a few.

270 Participants to the Fall 2017 Valuation Expo Speak

Going mobile for your appraisal inspections is a hard transition.  Sometimes, appraisers give up before they have really given it a chance.  A few tips on better use of your laser might give you the nudge to stick it out.  

Going mobile for your appraisal inspections is a hard transition.  Sometimes, appraisers give up before they have really given it a chance.  A few tips on better use of your laser might give you the nudge to stick it out.

261 A Few Laser Measuring Tips

"Anything Dustin offers is excellent. He consistently gives 100% of himself to provide the most relevant and valuable information to help appraisers make measurable progress in their businesses."   Jason Fischman, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, IFA, AGA, RAA, MNAA, HMS

The Appraisal Business is Changing - Are You?

Note:  This interview was recorded nearly a week before the massacre in Las Vegas.  Of course, the attack has overshadowed things.  I am checking on Dave's status now.   Dave Radcliffe is a high producing real estate agent in the Las Vegas area. He is not happy with appraisers who do not do their jobs correctly. Two years ago, he produced this video expressing some concern with appraisers with 'gonkulators':  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9jwS1FvJg&amp;feature=youtu.be   Dave agreed to be on the show with me.  Listen in and see if he still feels the same way.  What is a "low appraisal" according to real estate agents?  

Note: This interview was recorded nearly a week before the massacre in Las Vegas.  Of course, the attack has overshadowed things.  I am checking on Dave's status now.  Dave Radcliffe is a high producing real estate agent in the Las Vegas area. He is not happy with appraisers who do not do their jobs correctly. Two years ago, he produced this video expressing some concern with appraisers with 'gonkulators': <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9jwS1FvJg&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW9jwS1FvJg&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> Dave agreed to be on the show with me.  Listen in and see if he still feels the same way.  What is a "low appraisal" according to real estate agents?

266 Realtor Not Happy With "Low Appraisals"

A few weeks ago, Dustin described his opinion of the perfect appraiser vehicle.  Today, we take a break from the hard hitting stuff to talk about how to organize a vehicle to be as efficient as possible in the appraisal field.  Please share your ideas below.  

A few weeks ago, Dustin described his opinion of the perfect appraiser vehicle.  Today, we take a break from the hard hitting stuff to talk about how to organize a vehicle to be as efficient as possible in the appraisal field.  Please share your ideas below.

214 Organizing Your Appraisal Vehicle

We do it every day; appraise to find the market value, but is there a problem with the very definition of market value?  Tim Andersen joins Dustin to discuss Fannie Mae's definition of MV and what an appraiser can learn from semantics.  

We do it every day; appraise to find the market value, but is there a problem with the very definition of market value?  Tim Andersen joins Dustin to discuss Fannie Mae's definition of MV and what an appraiser can learn from semantics.

280  The Problem With Market Value

The Appraisal Qualification Board (AQB) has lowered the barrier to entry for appraisers coming into our profession. What does that mean for the appraisers? More importantly, what does that mean for you and your business?

The Appraisal Qualification Board (AQB) has lowered the barrier to entry for appraisers coming into our profession. What does that mean for the appraisers? More importantly, what does that mean for you and your business?

305 Lower Standards for Becoming an Appraiser

 Hate your job? Dustin gives you three, real options to change that.

Hate your job? Dustin gives you three, real options to change that.

457 Three Choices When You Hate Being An Appraiser

Dustin is often asked what the appraisal landscape will look like 3-5 years from now. Today, he gives his predictions, but more importantly, he gives some suggestions on how to get ready for the changes.

Dustin is often asked what the appraisal landscape will look like 3-5 years from now. Today, he gives his predictions, but more importantly, he gives some suggestions on how to get ready for the changes.

315 What is the Future of Appraising

 Dustin is an avid reader (well, listener) of books. Here are a few he has read lately

Dustin is an avid reader (well, listener) of books. Here are a few he has read lately

432 Dustin's Most Favorite Books This Year

 Today on the program, Tim Andersen dives into a word we use frequently, but probably have not sat down to analyze. The word is "analyze" and it is time to find out what it means to an appraiser.

Today on the program, Tim Andersen dives into a word we use frequently, but probably have not sat down to analyze. The word is "analyze" and it is time to find out what it means to an appraiser.

441 What Does the Word Analyze Mean for Appraisers

Roy Meyer

It is one of the most common questions Dustin gets; how to find, hire, and use Virtual Assistants in an appraisal office.  Today, Dustin has Roy Meyer (support@roymeyer.com) on the program to walk us through every aspect of both Virtual Assistants and Virtual Contractors.  

It is one of the most common questions Dustin gets; how to find, hire, and use Virtual Assistants in an appraisal office.  Today, Dustin has Roy Meyer (<a href="mailto:support@roymeyer.com">support@roymeyer.com</a>) on the program to walk us through every aspect of both Virtual Assistants and Virtual Contractors.

169 Virtual Assistants (VAs) with Guest Roy Meyer

Tim Andersen joins Dustin to follow up on a prior discussion on Highest and Best Use.  Did you know there are two analysis that must be done when you do H&amp;BU?  Can you do a hypothetical H&amp;BU?  

Tim Andersen joins Dustin to follow up on a prior discussion on Highest and Best Use.  Did you know there are two analysis that must be done when you do H&amp;BU?  Can you do a hypothetical H&amp;BU?

294 Highest and Best Use Revisited

Jerin Harper joins us again to talk through 'conflicts of interest.'  As an appraiser and a real estate agent, he has had some experiences that would cause one to pause and ask questions.  Dustin and Jerin also talk through some other potential conflicts of interest included appraising your neighbor's, friend's, or family's homes.  

Jerin Harper joins us again to talk through 'conflicts of interest.'  As an appraiser and a real estate agent, he has had some experiences that would cause one to pause and ask questions.  Dustin and Jerin also talk through some other potential conflicts of interest included appraising your neighbor's, friend's, or family's homes.

288 Can You Be An Appraiser And An Agent

There is a lot of talk about computers replacing appraisers, but is there another way? What about appraisers being the experts who properly interpret big data. George Dell joins Dustin to talk about our past, present, and future as appraisers.

There is a lot of talk about computers replacing appraisers, but is there another way? What about appraisers being the experts who properly interpret big data. George Dell joins Dustin to talk about our past, present, and future as appraisers.

335 Can the Appraisal Profession Be Saved

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