If you are asked by a client to appraise more than one parcel at the same time, do you have to do two separate appraisals, or can you combine them?  The answer is, "It depends."  

There are many reasons to come to the Appraisal Summit and Expo, but a big one is all of the booths in one place.  There are software vendors, AMCs, E&O Providers, and many other interesting offerings.  In this episode, Dustin gives a sampling of what companies were in Vegas this year.  

Dustin has been pushing appraisal blogs for years.  If you want to be  known as the expert in your area, blogging is where to start.  Gary Kristensen from Portland OR is another success story in blogging.  Listen in as he gives some helpful tips to appraisers who want to blog, but have not yet started.  

Ever wanted to go to the Appraisal Summit and Expo, but not yet been?  What is it all about?  Is it worth the trip?  Listen in as the participants explain what it is all about.  

Sometimes that perfect employee just does not work out.  When that happens, it is time to let them go.  Do not hesitate.  Waiting will only cost you money and even cause you more heartache in the long run.  

In Episode 152, we talked about the why of Hiring Slow and Firing Fast.  Today, Dustin dives deep into the how of Hiring Slow.  What process does Dustin follow when he hires help in his appraisal office?  If you want to hire the right people for the job, this is an episode you must listen to

Dustin is BIG on the law of delegation.  If he can pay someone less per hour to do something than he makes, he will do it.  What about money?  Does Dustin open his own mail and run to the bank by himself?  

Mike is here to tell us about the upcoming Summit in Las Vegas in September 2016.  Find out when, where, how much, and even listen to the end for a special coupon.  Dustin will be there with his podcasting equipment.  

Humans are funny creatures.  We tend to wait till the last minute to do things (even important things) that need done, and not wait long enough for things that need time.  Hiring and firing employee is no different.  Dustin teaches another way.  

Michael Simmons is a leader in the appraisal profession.  As Co-founder and Co-President of Axis AMC, he is in a perfect position to see where the industry is headed.  Are we about to see more clients allowing trainees to inspect real estate without the supervisor present?  US Bank is leading the way and it appears Wells Fargo and Quicken may be poised to follow.  This is big news.