Appraiser Talk

Episode 145: "Do kitchens and baths add the most value to a property?" 18.03.2024 4:25 ↓

This week, Lisa and Amy are discussing a frequently asked question about kitchens and baths in a home and how they relate to value.

Episode 144: "Why do lenders get appraisals?" 11.03.2024 5:30 ↓

Amy and Lisa welcome AQB member Shawn Telford to the show to talk about lenders and appraisals.

Episode 143: "How does an appraiser deal with situations where market data is very mixed, unclear and contradictory?" 04.03.2024 4:18 ↓

This week, Amy and Lisa are taking a closer look at market data and what happens when that data is unclear or contradictory.

Episode 142: "How is the appraisal process akin to a horse race?" 27.02.2024 5:47 ↓

Lisa and Amy discuss how the appraisal process is similar to a horse race.

Episode 141: "Why doesn't USPAP require an appraisal to be accurate?" 20.02.2024 4:09 ↓

This week, Lisa and Amy are talking about accuracy and why it isn't a requirement in USPAP.

Episode 140: "Does the value of a home increase, if it has notoriety?" 12.02.2024 8:03 ↓

Lisa and Amy talk about notoriety on this week's episode and how it may or may not impact the value of a home.

Episode 139: "What is the process for developing the National Exam?" 05.02.2024 14:06 ↓

Amy and Lisa are joined by Larry Disney for a deep dive into how the National Exam is developed.

Episode 138: "Can I order a USPAP only appraisal?" 29.01.2024 3:20 ↓

Lisa and Amy discuss a request appraisers hear from time to time: ordering a USPAP only appraisal."

Episode 137: Announcing the next demographic survey 22.01.2024 2:48 ↓

This week, Foundation Project Manager JoEllen Alberts joins Amy and Lisa to give a preview of the upcoming demographic survey which will be released in a few weeks.

Episode 136: "What is the difference between public trust and public interest?" 16.01.2024 5:19 ↓

Barry Shea joins Amy and Lisa to explore the differences between public trust and public interest.

Episode 135: "What is the intent in intended user?" 08.01.2024 4:21 ↓

Appraiser Talk is back in the new year! Today, Lisa and Amy dive into the topic of intended user.

Episode 134: "The new USPAP becomes effective in a few weeks. What will I need for my upcoming USPAP class?" 18.12.2023 3:17 ↓

Amy and Lisa are joined by Publications Manager Brigitte Coulton to talk about what folks will need for their next USPAP course.

Episode 133: "My home was built in 1950 but the appraiser says the effective age is 10 years. What does that mean? How does it impact value?" 11.12.2023 5:37 ↓

This week Lisa and Amy are taking a closer look at effective age.

Episode 132: "ASB Update: What is the ASB working on?" 04.12.2023 4:25 ↓

This week, ASB Chair Michelle Czekalski Bradley stops by Appraiser Talk to give an update on the ASB's work this year and look ahead to 2024.

Episode 131: "What is the AQB working on?" 27.11.2023 4:57 ↓

This week, Amy and Lisa are welcoming back AQB Chair Brad Swinney to discuss what the AQB has been up to this year and look ahead to their work in 2024.

Episode 130: "How do I know if my home will be more valuable if I finish my basement or not?" 20.11.2023 4:33 ↓

Amy and Lisa dive into a question that Amy has been thinking a lot about. Don't miss the newest episode of Appraiser Talk!

Episode 129: "Is the supervisory appraiser required to sign off on a trainee's work product?" 13.11.2023 4:50 ↓

Lisa and Amy tackle a question about how supervisors work with trainees as they complete their experience hours.

Episode 128: "How are AMCs regulated?" 06.11.2023 4:07 ↓

Amy and Lisa dive into a new topic this week: AMCs.

Episode 127: "A client is asking for a sample of my work. Can I share that?" 31.10.2023 5:21 ↓

Lisa and Amy discuss a frequently asked appraiser question: Can I share samples of my work?

Episode 126: AARO Spotlight 23.10.2023 5:41 ↓

This week, Amy and Lisa welcome Vanessa Beauchamp from the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials to the podcast for a special episode.

Episode 125: "Can I follow a law that requires me to destroy my workfile?" 16.10.2023 4:28 ↓

Amy and Lisa discuss workfiles on today's show and the interplay between USPAP and legal obligations.

Episode 124: "Is USPAP flexible?" 10.10.2023 6:43 ↓

Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on USPAP's flexibility on the latest episode of Appraiser Talk.

Episode 123: "Does anything in USPAP require the appraiser to explain if there is a difference in the purchase price and their final value estimate?" 02.10.2023 7:05 ↓

Lisa and Amy dive into a frequently asked consumer question on today's episode of Appraiser Talk.

Episode 122: "How can we get more veterans involved in the appraisal profession?" 25.09.2023 5:37 ↓

This week Amy and Lisa welcome Will Trombly to the show to discuss getting veterans involved in the appraisal profession. Don't miss this important discussion!

Episode 121: "How do I know if I can appraise a property, with a license, if a property may have a value near a $1,000,000 mark?” 18.09.2023 6:52 ↓

This week, Amy and Lisa dive into the idea of transaction value and how it relates to an appraiser's credential.