The Appraiser Coach Podcast

Some of the best insights on what is going right and what needs to be done better can come by just asking your staff. They will be honest. Be prepared to make changes and get better based on what they tell you. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Friend of the program Rob Bodkin joins us once again from the Seattle area to talk about how he moved the needle from doing mostly AMC/lender work to almost 50% lender vs non-lender. One of the ways that he did so was by partnering with appraisermarketinggroup.com SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Our friend and USPAP expert, Tim Andersen joins us today to talk the new UAD 3.6. Will it be ready for USPAP? Will USPAP be ready for the new UAD? Or better yet; will Appraisers be ready for USPAP compliance with the new UAD? SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

It is coming. Some say, the technology is already here. If you believe your job as a real estate appraiser is secure because human appraisers still need to visit, measure, take photos, and collect data onsite, you are mistaken. AI is here not just in the form of data analysis, but also in the form of data collection. LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL AI WORKSHOP! Learn More & Register HERE Today! SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin discusses the transformative impact of AI on the appraisal industry. He emphasizes the necessity for appraisers to embrace AI technology to enhance their business practices rather than fear it. The conversation covers the distinction between working on one's business versus in it, and how AI can facilitate this process. He shares practical insights on utilizing AI for business growth and how to maximize AI's potential in your appraisal office. LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL AI WORKSHOP! Learn More & Register HERE Today! SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

The "Competency Rule" comes up a lot, but what is it? What does it mean to be geographically or assignment competent? Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate, joins Dustin to discuss. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

There are many choices when it comes to artificial intelligence agents (different than LLMs). Dustin chooses Manus and here is why and some of the powerful things you can do with it. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin is on a new diet, but this one seems to be working. Why? Moderation. See how that principle works for diet, exercise, and working toward your goals. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Melissa Bond joins Dustin to talk about her amazing and successful program for training appraisers. This is not PAREA and this is not the traditional training of appraisers programs. You can find out more at https://www.ceinstructor.com/ or mbond@ceinstructor.com SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Today, Dustin has the youngest guest ever on his podcast. Cosette Harris (no relation to Dustin) stops by to talk about her wildly popular YouTube channel The Appraisal Kids (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_S-c8qHdTe5cRRmLcN02mUJsWXM7R77T&si=67_BtgfoslhNyqmF). Cosette is joined by her mom, Nicollette, and they talk about how to produce and promote a YouTube channel, but more importantly - why. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

No, this is not an episode revealing how to become rich and hang up the old clipboard and tape measure for golf and travel. Instead, Dustin takes a few minutes to ask why we do what we do. Are we working hard now for a payoff tomorrow. The theme of today's show is to start enjoying life today. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin interviews Shawn Telford of Cotality or a la mode. They talk the new UAD, timelines, and how appraisal might look in the near future. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

If you do valuation work for attorneys, it is only a matter of time before you are asked to comment on the appraisal done by the other side. Can you? Isn't that considered an appraisal review? Tim Andersen joins us with the answer to that as well as a question on ROVs. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Using Notebook LM, Dustin showcases what AI can do when it turns data into an Artificial Intelligence podcast. More importantly, you can use this technology for your procedural manuals and it is super easy to do. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

If it is not a "hell, yes," it is a "hell, no!" That was one of the themes of the Elevate Retreat this year, and Dustin is having a lot of fun telling people "sorry, not at this time." SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Tim Andersen, The Appraiser's Advocate joins Dustin to discuss Artificial Intelligence and what to do when a lender asks you to do something shady. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe In the old world, getting competent on an assignment often meant finding someone who already was, studying under them, and then reporting it. Is AI changing the competency thing for those who are willing and able to embrace it?

SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe Dustin recently wrote an article about the new UAD and questioned its timing. The title of the article encouraged some debate in the appraisal world. This is his response.

SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe He knows he is weird. He knows it is not mainstream, but he also feels the message is important. Dustin is back on his Bitcoin high horse.

SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe Dustin recently spent three days building a large, 36-foot geodesic dome for his farm. The lessons he learned were invaluable to appraisal businesses.