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 170: What is an appraisal triumvirate? 23.09.2024

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at the appraiser regulatory system and the role each group plays.

Episode 169: "Can an appraiser have two different opinions of value on the same property and they both be valid?" 16.09.2024

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at this consumer question on the podcast this week, and the answer may surprise you!

Episode 168: "If a property appraises below contract price, does that appraisal impact market values in the area?" 09.09.2024

Lisa and Amy answer a common consumer question about appraisals, contract prices, and market values.

Episode 167: "Why is "value" NOT an appraisal?" 26.08.2024

Lisa and Amy dive into the differences between value and an appraisal on this week's Appraiser Talk.

Episode 166: "How does human behavior fit in the appraisal process?" 19.08.2024

Lisa and Amy are joined by Brent Bowen to talk about human behavior and the appraisal process.

Episode 165: "The appraiser used comparable sales outside of my neighborhood. Isn't that wrong?" 12.08.2024

Lisa and Amy revisit a frequent topic on Appraiser Talk: comparable sales.

Episode 164: "Are appraisers allowed to use discretion when they make choices?" 05.08.2024

This week, Amy and Lisa answer a question about discretion and explore how appraisers make decisions in their work.

Episode 163: "Is the sales price the best indication of a property's value?" 29.07.2024

Lisa and Amy talk about value on this week's episode and discuss whether sales price is a good indication of a property's value.

Episode 162: "How can an appraiser use artificial intelligence when developing an appraisal?" 22.07.2024

Lisa and Amy are joined by Jim Amorin to discuss artificial intelligence and the role it can play in an appraiser's work.

Episode 161: "How can we make the sales comparison approach less subjective?" 15.07.2024

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at the sales comparison approach this week and answer a question that has been posed many times over the last few years.

Episode 160: "Does refinancing my home affect the property taxes I pay?" 08.07.2024

Lisa and Amy have a conversation about refinancing your home and if that has any impact on your property taxes.

Episode 159: "What is the Foundation doing to promote diversity, equity and inclusion this year?" 01.07.2024

Lisa and Amy are joined by Foundation Engagement Coordinator Jalin Debeuneure to discuss the Foundation's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in 2024.

Episode 158: "What happened at the spring Board of Trustees meeting?" 24.06.2024

2024 Board of Trustees Chair Tracy Johnston joins Amy and Lisa to cover all of the exciting events at the spring Board of Trustees meeting.

Appraiser Talk Classic: How do I join one of the boards? 17.06.2024

Since applications are currently open for both the Appraisal Standards Board and Appraiser Qualifications Board, we are airing a classic Appraiser Talk episode this week answering the question: How do I join one of the boards?

Episode 156: "Who in my bank is legally allowed to do an appraisal review?" 10.06.2024

Lisa and Amy talk about appraisal reviews and just what USPAP says about them in this week's episode of Appraiser Talk.

Episode 155: "When appraisers look at comparable sales, are they only comparing the physical characteristics of the property to the subject?" 03.06.2024

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at comparable sales and just what about the comparable an appraiser is comparing to the subject property.

Episode 154: "How does the degree review program work?" 20.05.2024

AQB Chair Brad Swinney joins Amy and Lisa this week to discuss the degree review program.

Episode 153: "What is the SAVVY Award?" 13.05.2024

Cindy Charleston Rosenberg joins Amy and Lisa to discuss the SAVVY Award. Keep an eye out for nominations for the SAVVY Award to open next week!

Episode 152: "What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser?" (Real Property) 06.05.2024

Lisa and Amy wrap up their miniseries on interesting appraisal cases this week with ASB member Heather Sullivan.

Episode 151: "What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser?" (Personal Property) 29.04.2024

Amy and Lisa continue their miniseries talking to appraisers about their most interesting assignments. This week, the speak with ASB member Patricia Dillon.

Episode 150: "What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser?" (Business Valuation) 22.04.2024

This week, Lisa and Amy are celebrating 150 episodes by kicking off a new miniseries on Appraiser Talk where they ask appraisers from various disciplines: What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser. Their first guest is ASB member and business valuer C. Zachary Meyers. Tune in!

Episode 149: "Do I have to reinspect a property if I am appraising a house for the second time?" 15.04.2024

Lisa and Amy dive into a current hot topic in the appraisal profession, personal inspection, and offer some important insight into this USPAP concept.

Episode 148: "For an appraisal to be correct, does a property owner need to be able to understand the adjustments the appraiser made?" 08.04.2024

Lisa and Amy talk about adjustments on this week's episode and explore what an appraiser's obligations are when it comes to property owners.

Episode 147: A Chat with The Appraisal Foundation's New President Kelly Davids 01.04.2024

You won't want to miss Amy and Lisa's chat with The Appraisal Foundation's new President Kelly Davids on this week's episode of Appraiser Talk.

Episode 146: "Are there "typical" adjustments that are considered standard in the profession?" 26.03.2024

Lisa and Amy talk about a misconception among consumers regarding adjustments.

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