Appraisal Buzzcast

In today's Buzzcast episode, host Hal Humphreys chats with John Brenan, a giant in the appraisal industry with over 40 years of experience. Brenan talks about his journey in this industry, his newest venture into consulting services, and why he began offering these services to help appraisers use education and prevention to stay compliant. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes wi...

Tune in as host Hal Humphreys talks with Tim Lillis, Los Angeles appraiser at Upward Appraisal. Lillis chats about his unique experience in the industry, being an "unlikely appraiser", and what it means to say yes to opportunities that come your way. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant top...

Join us as host Hal Humphreys talks with Peter Christensen, attorney and principal of the Christensen Law Firm, about appraiser liability. Christensen talks about his experience entering the appraisal industry, answers some common questions from appraisers, and tells a few stories from his career as an attorney. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the app...

In today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal Humphreys is joined by Jim Baumberger, a real estate appraiser with over 33 years of practice. We discuss Jim's experiences in this industry, his passion for teaching on desktop appraisals, and what appraisers need to know about this topic. Gain 4 hours of CE and dive deeper into this subject with Jim Baumberger in his upcoming class, Des...

In today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal Humphreys chats with Bryan Reynolds, Partner and Instructor at Appraiser eLearning, about diversifying your practice. You can dive deeper into this topic, and gain 7 hours of CE credit, at the Appraiser eLearning Roadshow on Monday, May 1st. Register today to join us live, in-person OR virtually at the link below: https://appraiserelearning.co...

In today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, hosts Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are joined by Stacy Caprioli, Chief Appraiser at Nationwide Appraisal Network, a national AMC with over 14,000 appraisers on their panel. We discuss Caprioli's experience in the appraisal industry, the ups and downs of the appraisal industry over the years, and dive into contributory value. At The Appraisa...

In today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, hosts Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are joined by Roy Meyer, an international speaker, consultant, AI enthusiast, and Chief Lifestyle Officer at Lifestyle Insiders. We'll talk artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and what these can mean for appraisers and the appraisal industry. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders an...

Tune in as host Hal Humphreys speaks with guest Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser at Freddie Mac, about avoiding problematic words and phrases in your appraisals. Learn about Scott Reuter's background in the industry, and what you need to know before filling out your next appraisal form. How do we tell a story with our appraisal while still making factual statements? Why is awareness of potential...

Join our host Hal Humphreys and guest Mark Palim, VP and Deputy Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, as we discuss home price forecasts and market conditions.  Palim shares his background in the appraisal industry, as well as predicted changes to the market in 2023. How did the pandemic affect the economy? Why did home prices and interest rates see such a significant change in the past few years? Where...

Join our new host, Hal Humphreys, in an interview with Lyle Radke, senior Director of Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae. Learn more about Radke's experience in this business, recent changes the industry has seen, and what Fannie Mae's new selling guide means for appraisers.  Plus, check out the Appraisal Report Webinar on Thursday, 3/22 @ 10amCT with host Bryan Reynolds, as we discuss Fann...

In this episode, our new host, Hal Humphreys, interviews John Russell, Strategic Partnership Officer for the American Society of Appraisers. You'll hear about the future of the appraisal industry, both the challenges and the opportunities. How will these changes affect appraisers, and what can you control? Email comments and/or ideas for future episodes to: comments@appraisalbuzz.com. At The...

In this episode, our new host, Hal Humphreys, chats with Joshua Walitt about the Appraiser's Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) in Sacramento, CA, on April 1st-4th. You'll hear about events and networking opportunities at ACTS, the Appraiser Diversity Initiative , and attorney Peter Christensen's pre-conference bias and diversity sessions. ACTS is co-hosted by the National Association...

Tune in as Appraisal Buzzcast's new host, Hal Humphreys, chats with Barry Lebow, one of Canada's leading real estate personalities.  First, we learn a little bit about Lebow's background and what he's experienced in his 55 years in the industry. Plus, we chat about alternative work opportunities, high-end property appraisals, the importance of mentorship, and more. And don&apos...

Appraisal Buzzcast's new host, Hal Humphreys, chats with Anthony Blackburn about Reconsiderations of Value. First, we consider ways to avoid ROVs, and next, we discuss how to deal with ROVs when they are requested. We also talk about weed and value. Anonymous Appraiser asked us what to do if we run across marijuana in a home in a state where it is legal for recreational use. Email comments an...

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Melissa Sanchez Malpass, Senior Associate of Consumer Finance and Fair Lending Attorney at Alston & Bird. We discussed her white paper, “ Appraisal Values and Lender Liability: Art, Science, or Gamble? ”   What is the relationship between appraisal values and lender liability? What are some of the ways that lenders are impacted by the racial bias claims in th...

Two longtime institutions within the real estate appraisal industry – Valuation Expo and the Appraisal Buzz Newsletter & podcast, – have a new owner, effective today. Joan Trice, who created the two entities and has been a leader in this industry for the better part of three decades, has sold the two businesses to Appraiser eLearning (AEL), an education media publisher with its own growing pre...

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...