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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Episodes

Episode 38: "Why does a client's intended use of an appraisal matter to the appraiser?" 18.01.2022 5:03

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

Episode 37: “Does it violate USPAP for the client or the builder to submit additional comparable sales?" 10.01.2022 5:11

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.

Episode 36: "I used to have a license, and need to get it back, can you help?" 03.01.2022 2:50

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.

Episode 35: "Do you have any resources I can share with clients to help them learn about the appraisal process?" 20.12.2021 2:51

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.

Episode 34: "Do you have any special resources for aspiring appraisers who are veterans?" 13.12.2021 3:24

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.

Episode 33: "How do TAF boards work?" 06.12.2021 4:08

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.

Episode 32: "How are states adopting PAREA?" 29.11.2021 2:44

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.

How do I go from Licensed Residential to Certified Residential? 15.11.2021 4:29

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

Episode 30: "How long is an appraisal opinion valid for?" 08.11.2021 5:39

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

Episode 29: "Does USPAP address an office manager accepting appraisal assignments on behalf of the appraiser?" 01.11.2021 3:24

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

Episode 28: "What is a mass appraiser and how is that different from real property appraisal?" 25.10.2021 6:19

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

Episode 27: "How does an appraiser define a bedroom?" 18.10.2021 5:45

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

Episode 26: "Does Dodd-Frank prohibit trainees from inspecting a property solo for a lender?" 12.10.2021 3:26

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

Episode 25: "How do I find a USPAP course?" 04.10.2021 3:47

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.

Episode 24: "Can an appraiser call me, the buyers agent, without authority from the client, and discuss the appraisal?" 27.09.2021 5:40

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 4:42

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 7:35

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 5:47

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 3:48

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 4:00

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 4:56

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 3:54

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 3:40

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 4:33

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 5:46

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!