Appraisal Buzzcast

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Brent Jones, CEO of R3 AMC. We discussed racial bias in the appraisal industry and how appraisers can protect themselves in the future from these types of claims.   What are some of the key things regarding E&O insurance that appraisers should be aware of? What are some of the ways that your AMC is promoting education on racial bias? How can I submit a questi...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Kim Perotti, Cofounder and Copresident of Axis, and Jim Jenkins, Chief appraiser at Axis. We discussed what appraisers and AMCs can do to push through this tough market.   What are some of the key steps appraisers and AMCs can take now to ensure a productive future? What is appraiser bias and how is it being challenged today? How can I submit a question for the n...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Joshua Walitt, Principal Analyst of Walitt Solutions. We discussed non-lender work for appraisers in this market and his upcoming in-person CE course, “Non-Lending Appraisal Assignments” hosted on February 17 th .   What is non-lender work? How does an appraiser get started in looking for non-lender work? What will I be learning in this CE course? These questions...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Craig Steinley, 2023 President of the Appraisal Institute. We discussed what the Appraisal Institute has in store for 2023 and the plan he has for this upcoming year as the president.   What does AI have planned for 2023? What are the five specific points on this years agenda that AI wants to focus on? How is FIRREA being impacted this year? These questions and m...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Navi Johnson, Social Media Manager for Allterra Group, LLC. We discussed how a social media presence in 2023 is a must for appraisers and what they need to know in order to have an interactive following.   What are the benefits to upkeeping social media as an appraiser? What are the specific sites I should be using to target my demographic? How can I get started...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Chris Knight, CEO of Opteon. We discussed one of the most debated topics in the appraisal industry: Appraisal Modernization.   What is the big debate surrounding appraisal modernization? What are some of the differences between how appraisals are completed in Australia and here in the United States? How is Opteon on the cutting edge of this new technology? These...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Dennis Webb, MAI, ASI, and RICS Fellow of Primus Valuations. We discussed the income approach and why appraisers should implement this method more frequently.   Make sure to read his article, In Defense of the Income Approach .   What are some of the arguments against the income approach? What are some specific examples that require the income approach? Where doe...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Dustin Harris, The Appraiser Coach. We discussed the steps appraisers can take while there is a slowdown in business.   How can appraisers prepare now for a slowdown? When is the best time to train and become a mentor? What does it mean to “Dig your well before you’re thirsty” in terms of the appraisal industry? These questions and much more will be answered betw...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ed Pinto, Director of AEI Housing Center. We sat down with Ed and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss the current state of the housing market and the upcoming 11th Annual Housing Conference on Wednesday, November 30 th . Remember: This two-day virtual conference is free to register until November 28th! What is being covered at t...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jeff Hogan, Vice President of Valuations for Veros. We sat down with Jeff and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his MBA panel on policy and tech perspectives on appraisals and what’s happening in the industry today.   What are the influential policies that are impacting appraisers today? How does tech play a role when it comes to appraising?...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ken Dicks, Director of Appraiser Compliance and Initiatives for Reggora. We sat down with Ken and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss appraiser independence, taking a closer look at the Dodd-Frank Act, and current market trends due to the pandemic.   What is impacting appraiser independence today? How does Dodd-Frank impact how we look at marke...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Tom Winant and Alan Jeary of STRAAM Group. We sat down with Tom, Alan, and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what the appraisal industry needs to know about structural risk.   How can structural risk impact the appraisal? How have the recent building collapses impacted the appraisal industry? These questions and much more will be answered bet...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Matt Simmons, Managing Partner of Maxwell, Hendry, & Simmons. We sat down with Matt and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how Hurricane Ian is impacting residents and appraisers in the area.   What is the area like now after a few weeks of recovery? What is AIRF? Where can appraisers go if they’ve been negatively impacted by Hurricane Ian...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is Choudhry Muzaffar, Principal Owner of Collateral Valuation Services. We sat down with Choudhry and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how the valuation process is done in the Middle East.   What are some of the main differences between the US and the Middle East when it comes to the valuation process? How are areas separated fo...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jared Motzenbecker, Director of Wealth Services of Gulfside Wealth. We sat down with Jared and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss financial planning and the path to retirement.   How late is too late to plan for retirement? What can appraisers do now in their 40’s and 50’s to successfully financially plan for retirement? How can ap praisers gu...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Joe Minnich. We sat down with Joe and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers are a vital tool in appraising condominium properties.   What can we learn from the recent collapse of a condo building? What can lenders take away from an appraiser’s expertise regarding a property? What does the future of appraising include for the educat...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ken Dicks, Director of Appraiser Compliance for Reggora. We sat down with Ken and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers are a vital tool when it comes to lenders and a lender perspective.   What are ways in which appraisers act as the eyes and ears? What can lenders take away from an appraiser’s expertise regarding a property? Thes...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ed Pinto, Senior Fellow and Director of AEI Housing Center. We sat down with Ed and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss the housing market and the impact on appraisers.   What are some tools available that appraisers can use to measure their housing market? What is the monetary punch bowl? These questions and much more will be answered between...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Anthony Blackburn, CEO of Apple Appraisals. We sat down with Tony and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers can be proactive in organizing how their businesses would run without them in the future.   What are some examples of the hardships you’ve gone through since unexpectedly losing a business partner? How can appraisers learn an...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ernie Durbin, Chief Valuation Office at Voxtur. We sat down with Ernie and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his upcoming CE session at Valuation Expo, “ Boom or Bust ” on September 9 th at 8:30 am.   Which side are you on regarding if this market is a boom or bust? What can expect to see within the market over the nest 3-6 months? What will...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Loren Cooke, President of Solidifi, and Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser of Freddie Mac. We sat down with Loren, Scott, and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss bringing more diversity into the appraisal industry and their panel for Valuation Expo, “ Appraiser Diversity Initiative: How the Industry is Attracting New Entrants and Fos...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Todd Rasmussen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Equity Valuation Partners. We sat down with Todd and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what appraisers need to know about the current market, quality control, and new technology.   What are the most common revisions that appraisers have to fix in their reports? What can appraisers do to...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Blaine Feyen, Chief Evangelist at True Footage. We sat down with Blaine and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss the panel he will be hosting, “ Recession Proofing Your Appraisal Business ” at Valuation Expo on September 7 th at 10 am. Anyone with a Trade Show Pass or higher has access to this course!   How can trainees be beneficial in recessio...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Mike Rohm of Commonwealth Commercial Appraisal Group. We sat down with Mike and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his latest article in Appraisal Buzz, “ Market Correction or Seller Panic? ”   What is happening in the market today that is impacting appraisers? What can appraisers learn when it comes to market correction and seller panic? Exac...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Julie Friess, Lead Appraiser of Sedona Appraisal Research Associates LLC. We sat down with Julie and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss her Appraisee Trainee Camp and the difference with long-term and short-term rentals impacting the market   What is Appraisal Camp-Sedona? What can appraisers learn when it comes to short-term and long-term ren...