Temp agencies have their place, but most people are not likely use them long-term. But would you feel differently if they were connecting you with VAs overseas?

Appraisers are always worried about waivers and if they will replace the appraiser. But, what if waivers were causing more defaults on loans? Would that persuade the GSEs to stop using them? What if the opposite were true and what does that mean for the future of appraisers?

If you want to be successful with your goals, find another person to hold your feet to the fire.

Tim Andersen talks with Dustin about the NAR settlement and what it might mean for appraisers moving forward. What about sales data? Will large and small real estate offices change the way they distribute data?

A recent card game with my family serves as a reminder for why it is important to work on your business, not in your business frequently.

In this episode, Dustin gets out his crystal ball again (eye roll) and predicts what is coming in the near future to the appraisal profession. Is he right?

Like doctors, appraisers can (and should) specialize). What are some specific niches and how do you break into them?

With all the change in the industry, it is always good to have Shawn Telford from Corelogic with us to talk about it. What changes are coming to the valuation industry and how can appraisers best navigate that change?

Sometimes appraisers and agents talk past each other. However, meeting the agent at the inspection can have its benefits.

The reasons given for the development of PAREA range from potential appraisers not being able to find a mentor to not enough appraisers However, what has actually happened in the early days of PAREA is some unintentional consequences, and they are not bad for existing appraisers.