1102 Is An Appraiser's Data Proprietary?

Half of the population in the United States has actually never even been on a chatbot like ChatGPT. Many appraisers fit into the same category. Not only will they not touch AI, but they are solidly anti-AI. Dustin talks about what this means for our profession, but more importantly, what a USPAP instructor and expert says about it. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Not only are real estate professionals not ready for the 3.6 conversion in November, most of them do not even know about it. This, of course, gives appraisers a wonderful opportunity. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Homeowners and potential sellers of real estate are no longer turning to Zillow for valuation advice. Rather, they are turning to AI. This, of course, gives appraisers an opportunity. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

A long-time running tradition of the podcast is to interview appraisers in episodes that we call Appraiser Stories. Though Tim is on the program frequently, we've never done an appraiser story with him. Until today! Learn more about this friend of the program and what makes him tick. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Dustin often talks about working less and making more money, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, he breaks it down into the fundamental principles that are universal and work every time. What does an appraiser need to do to move from being the owner of their own job to being a business owner? Join Dustin as the basic fundamentals are outlined. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Appraisers are often loudly upset at the stealing of "their" data, but is it your data? Do you have control over what is done once it leaves your possession? What do USPAP and the Confidentiality section of the Ethics rule actually say? SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Not only has Dustin exited his extremely successful appraisal business, but he has helped over a dozen other appraisers do the very same thing. Is your appraisal office worth something? What is its valuation? How do you prepare for a potential sale? Where do you find potential buyers? Dustin literally wrote the book on how to exit your appraisal business, and he shares some myths and tools in this episode. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

On the 20th episode of the The Appraiser Coach podcast Mark Buhler from Southern California joined us for Appraiser stories that was in June 2015. Now, over a decade later we revisit the same questions. What has changed? SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Follow-up to the fee episode (1090) after readers called Dustin an AMC shill. His answer: he's never taken a dime from an AMC, appraisers pay him... so price-fixing isn't just illegal, it's a federal crime, and it doesn't even work. Pricing yourself right and refusing bad AMCs does. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe

Technology such as Zoom and Google Chat allow us to meet online anywhere in the world. Why does Dustin Harris choose to meet in person quarterly for the Dream Team, Mastermind, and the Appraiser AI Architects? The answer might surprise you. SUBSCRIBE: https://dustin-harris.mykajabi.com/newsletters/2147763779/subscribe