The Appraisal Foundation

Appraiser Talk

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Join Lisa Desmarais and Amy Timmerman as they answer your questions about the appraisal profession. Submit your own questions to amy@appraisalfoundation.org.

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The Appraisal Foundation

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Business

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appraisalfoundation.org

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 24: "Can an appraiser call me, the buyers agent, without authority from the client, and discuss the appraisal?" 27.09.2021

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

Episode 23: "Can I give my input on the next version of USPAP?" 20.09.2021

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.

Episode 22: "How do I become an appraiser?" 13.09.2021

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! 

Episode 21: "I paid for an appraisal and then I had to use a different lender. The appraiser is refusing to transfer the appraisal report to my new lender, can they do that?" 30.08.2021

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

Episode 20: "How did we wind up with the different credentials residential appraisers have today?" 23.08.2021

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.

Episode 19: "Does TAF focus on other issues facing the appraisal profession besides standards and qualifications?" 16.08.2021

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.

Episode 18: "What are some of the benefits of serving as a supervisor for a trainee appraiser?" 09.08.2021

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.

Episode 17: "Am I qualified to do an appraisal for the IRS and how do I know what they mean by 'qualified appraiser'?" 02.08.2021

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 .

Episode 16: "When do I need to get an appraisal?" 26.07.2021

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.

Episode 15: "What is a business valuation?" 19.07.2021

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.

Episode 14: "How do I pick comps for an FHA appraisal?" 12.07.2021

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!

Episode 13: "Can I get an exception so I don't have to find a supervisor?" 05.07.2021

Tune in this week as Lisa and Amy discuss the supervisor/trainee model and the new alternative pathway The Appraisal Foundation has developed for aspiring appraisers to gain their experience hours. Click here to learn more about PAREA.

Episode Twelve: "What are the different types of appraisal?" 28.06.2021

This week Amy and Lisa talk about three different types of appraisal: real property, personal property and business valuation. We will do a future episode covering mass appraisal as well.

Episode Eleven: "Can my business become a sponsoring organization?" 21.06.2021

This week Amy and Lisa discuss how organizations can get involved in the work of The Appraisal Foundation. Please note: At one point, Lisa and Amy mention the structure of TAFAC. TAFAC is comprised of non-profits who are not sponsors of The Appraisal Foundation AND all Foundation sponsors. If you'd like to learn more about getting your organization involved with The Appraisal Foundation, click her...

Episode Ten: "Do I have to take the USPAP update course every two years?" 14.06.2021

This week we dive into the two year continuing education requirement in USPAP. Lisa and Amy discuss why continuing education is important in any profession and what folks can look forward to in the new update course.

Episode Nine: "How can I get the University of Georgia approved in the Degree Review Program?" 07.06.2021

This week Lisa and Amy are talking about The Appraisal Foundation's Real Estate Degree Review Program. If you'd like to learn more about today's discussion and see a list of the schools approved by the Real Estate Degree Review program, click here .

Episode Eight: "Can you help me find a supervisor?" 01.06.2021

This week Lisa and Amy discuss the supervisor/trainee model and one of our most frequently asked questions here at The Appraisal Foundation.

Episode Seven: "Why is USPAP on a two year cycle?" 24.05.2021

Join Lisa and Amy this week as they discuss the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the history behind the two year cycle and why this year is different. Learn more about the current edition of USPAP here .

Episode Six: “Is an AVM an appraisal?” 17.05.2021

This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the differences between an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) and an appraisal.

Special Episode 2: "As a consumer, what do I need to understand if an appraised value is lower than my offer?" 12.05.2021

Join Lisa and Amy as they host another special episode discussion on hot topics in the appraisal industry. In this episode, they talk about bidding wars and what consumers need to know if an appraised value is lower than the offer they put in on a home.

Special Episode 1: Supported vs. Unsupported Conclusions 10.05.2021

This week Lisa and Amy are having a special episode to talk about some hot topics in the appraisal profession. We'll have another special episode later this week so stay tuned!

Episode Five: "What is The Appraisal Foundation doing to combat discrimination and build public trust?" 03.05.2021

This week Amy and Lisa discuss how The Appraisal Foundation is working to combat discrimination, develop new diversity initiatives and build public trust in the appraisal profession.

Episode Four: "How do I join one of the boards?" 26.04.2021

This week Lisa and Amy talk about The Appraisal Foundation's boards and the many ways to get involved in our work. Lisa also talks about her past experience as a board member. If you'd like to learn more about our boards, click here .

Episode Three: "Why isn't the federal government in charge of writing these standards?" 19.04.2021

Lisa and Amy are joined by The Appraisal Foundation President Dave Bunton to talk about the history of The Appraisal Foundation and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. If you'd like to learn more about the appraiser regulatory system in the United States, click here .

Episode Two: "How do I handle course exams in the COVID-19 environment?" 12.04.2021

Lisa and Amy tackle a question on how to handle courses and exams in the age of the coronavirus. If you'd like to learn more about teaching online or hosting other virtual events check out The Appraisal Foundation's webinar From Classroom to Virtual: Instructor Tech and Tips .  

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