Appraiser Talk

This week Amy and Lisa do a deep dive on intended use and why it matters to an appraiser.

On the newest episode of Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa take a fresh look at comparable sales and what USPAP has to say about them. 

In their first episode of 2022, Lisa and Amy talk about what happens when an appraiser's license lapses and how they might be able to have it reinstated.

This week we mix it up, and Lisa asks Amy a question about the appraisal profession. Tune in to learn more about the resources The Appraisal Foundation has available for appraisers to share with clients to help them learn more about the appraisal process.

This week, Amy and Lisa sit down with Pete Fontana, who leads the Veterans Committee for the Board of Trustees, to discuss resources for veterans exploring the appraisal profession. Click here to learn more about The Appraisal Foundation's Veterans Resources.

This week Amy asks Lisa to talk about her own experience as a board member at The Appraisal Foundation and how the Foundation's boards work.

This week, Amy and Lisa are joined by special guest Marcia Waters. Marcia is the Division Director at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate and discusses how Colorado adopted PAREA.

This week Lisa and Amy discuss the ins and outs of an appraiser upgrading their credential from Licensed Residential to Certified Residential.

This week Amy and Lisa discuss appraisal opinions and how long they're really valid for an inquiring consumer.

Amy and Lisa discuss the role of office managers and appraisal assignments.

This week on Appraiser Talk Lisa Hobart joins the show to discuss mass appraisals with Lisa and Amy.

This week, Lisa and Amy tackle one of the questions Lisa sees most frequently in her inbox: How does an appraiser define a bedroom?

Lisa and Amy tackle a frequent misconception regarding Dodd-Frank and trainee appraisers.

This week Amy and Lisa discuss USPAP courses and how appraisers can find a course that best meets their needs. Click here to learn more about the USPAP courses.

This week on the show, Amy and Lisa discuss the role of the buyer’s agent in an appraisal. 

This week, special guest Michelle Czekalski Bradley joins Amy and Lisa to talk about how important public input is for the next edition of USPAP. Click here to see the current exposure drafts our boards our considering and leave a comment.

We have a very important episode of Appraiser Talk this week as Lisa and Amy answer the question “How do I become an appraiser?” Tune in as they dive into each aspect of the process! 

This week, Amy and Lisa answer a common consumer and lender question about transferring appraisal reports.

This week, TAF President Dave Bunton joins the podcast to talk about the history of the credentials residential appraisers hold and how they have changed over time.

This week Lisa and Amy explore The Appraisal Foundation's work beyond standards and qualifications. Listen in to hear more about our initiatives on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Veterans and much, much more.

This week, Lisa and Amy are joined by ASB Chair Michelle Bradley to discuss the role of supervisors and why being a supervisor can be helpful to your practice while helping the appraisal profession as a whole.

This week, Lisa and Amy host special guest Charles Rosoff, Chair of the Personal Property Resource Panel, to talk about personal property appraisals and the IRS. Learn more about the Personal Property Resource Panel here .

This week, Amy and Lisa are answering another common consumer question: "When do I need to get an appraisal?" Consumers can also visit our Consumer Resource Page for more information about appraisals.

This week, Amy and Lisa are joined by special guest Bob Morrison to discuss business valuation. Bob is a member of the Board of Trustees and serves as the Board's liaison to the Business Valuation Resource Panel.

This week, Lisa and Amy are talking about comparable sales and how an appraiser selects comps for an appraisal. This is a great topic for consumers and appraisers alike!