Clients sometimes ask me to do things that are not in my normal course of business.. Keep in mind that this blog is not referring to things of an immoral, … Read More
Do Some of Your Clients Need Fired?
Many of you may not have heard me talk about my A, B, and Y Clients and you may be wondering what the heck I am talking about. I am … Read More
What Exactly is an Evaluation
(This is an edited version of a podcast Mike Brunson and I had on the topic of evaluations. Mike is a state-certified general real estate appraiser in Nevada and Arizona, … Read More
Be a Forward-Thinking Business Owner
As I teach my business model to individuals across the country, I somewhat frequently encounter appraisers who are offended by my methods for whatever reason. Those who hear me talk … Read More
Using Videos to Market Your Appraisal Business
If you want to attract more non-lender work, you need to have a strong online presence. A lot of non-lender work for appraisers is a result of whether they can … Read More
Can the Same Form Have More Than One Property on it?
Lots of folks have asked me, “Dustin, can I appraise two different properties on the same appraisal report at the same time?”. Now understand I am not a USPAP instructor, … Read More
Appraiser Integrity
No, I am not talking about USPAP, confidentially, or unbiased value evaluation. While these are all important, I am simply talking about doing what you say you will do as … Read More
What to Tell Borrowers in an Appraisal Inspection
It can be hard to know exactly what to tell a borrower sometimes in an inspection when it comes to repairs. For example, if you see chipping and peeling paint … Read More
Appraising Where It is Warmer
There was a point when I was seriously considering the possibility of moving to Belize. I live in a cold climate so the prospect of living in a warmer area … Read More
Being an Appraiser with a Disability
Here are some thoughts on something I know nothing about, but want to get some answers. How does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) affect real estate appraisers? This act … Read More