Jim Stafford spent many years on the other side of the desk. He has some critical insights, after reviewing over 20,000 appraisal reports, on what Fannie and underwriters want to see in your appraisal reports.

Jeri asked Dustin a great question about what to fill out on site when you are at the observation and doing mobile data input. That question and more is answered today.

If you ask an appraiser if this is a good career, the chances are she will tell you to run far away. But, if you are interested in becoming an appraiser, are their other opinions on the matter?

Jonie asked a question about using a smartphone for inspections. The answer is, "yes you can," and Dustin shares some tips today on how to do it better. You do not need a tablet to do appraisal inspections.

There is a (false) notion that increasing your volume will decrease the quality of your work. Dustin dispels that myth with a few dichotomies of real estate appraisal.

It is a common problem, you have a great trainee or appraiser employee that just cannot write well. Otherwise their skills are pretty good, but you cannot have them representing your company and putting out a product with less-than-professional writing. Well, don't give up. There are other options.

What does a hard working farm boy from Kentucky sound like on a microphone? Join Dustin for another Appraiser Stories and find out why Jarrett almost shot up a puzzle. Seriously. He did.

Why do we do what we do? Can you take a break in the middle of the week and your office still keep working as normal?

Maybe the most important episode to date. Dustin breaks down the financial benchmarks that he usually reserves for coaching or Mastermind clients. Bring a notepad and be prepared to take notes on this one.

Dustin Recently tweaked his back, but did nothing about it til it became a bigger problem. Are there warning signs in your appraisal business that you should be heeding now?