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 109: Sponsor Spotlight, Appraisal Institute 26.06.2023 12:47

This week the Sponsor Spotlight is back, this time featuring the Appraisal Institute and an exciting update on AI PAREA.

Episode 108: "Does the government have appraisers?" 20.06.2023 7:09

Lisa and Amy have special guest Tim Hansen, Director of the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office at the Department of the Interior, on the show to talk about the role appraisers play in the federal government and share some of his own stories. You won't want to miss it!

Appraiser Talk Classic: What is the difference between subjectivity and objectivity? 12.06.2023 3:40

Episode 76 exploring the difference between subjectivity and objectivity is today’s featured classic episode of Appraiser Talk.

Appraiser Talk Classic: What does it mean to be competent? 05.06.2023 5:11

For the next two weeks, Amy and Lisa will be re-airing some of the most popular episodes of Appraiser Talk. This week it’s their discussion of what it means to be competent.

Episode 107: "What is practicum?" 30.05.2023 3:40

Lisa and Amy explore practicum as an alternative pathway to fulfilling required experience hours.

Episode 106: "How is conducting an appraisal for a GSE different from completing an appraisal for a federally regulated transaction?" 22.05.2023 7:30

On the show this week, Amy and Lisa have an in depth discussion around the government sponsored enterprises that leads to a conversation about Scope of Work.

Episode 105: "An appraiser says a provided comp is land cost plus cost paid to the builder. What does that mean?" 15.05.2023 9:04

Lisa and Amy discuss the nuances of a comparable sale and how that differs from the cost of purchasing land and paying a builder to build a home.

Episode 104: "I worked as an appraiser for an appraisal firm. I recently left that firm, can I take all my workfiles with me? And if not, how do I get access to them when I need it?" 08.05.2023 7:16

Amy and Lisa discuss file access and how that can look if an appraiser leaves a firm and needs to access their files later.

Episode 103: "Can a borrower be an intended user of an appraisal report?" 01.05.2023 5:29

This week, Amy and Lisa have an important conversation about what exactly USPAP says about intended users. You won't want to miss it.

Episode 102: "Do my trainee hours ever expire?" 24.04.2023 4:58

Don't miss this week's episode as Lisa and Amy discuss experience hours and offer a PAREA update.

Episode 101: "Do advisory opinions carry the same weight as standards?" 17.04.2023 4:03

This week on the show, Lisa and Amy discuss the difference between standards and guidance and what that means for appraisers and regulators.

Episode 100: "I often hear appraisers use the term 'drive comps,' what does that mean?" 10.04.2023 5:23

It's Appraiser Talk's 100th episode! Lisa and Amy discuss what the term 'drive comps' means and the role they can play in an appraisal.

Episode 99: "What are seller concessions and how do they relate to the appraisal process?" 03.04.2023 6:58

This week, Lisa brings an important topic to the show: seller concessions.

Episode 98: "How do I know what level of appraisal service I need?" 27.03.2023 3:14

Appraiser Talk dives into the world of business valuation this week with guest and ASB member Riley Busenlener.

Episode 97: "Can a realtor also be an appraiser?" 20.03.2023 4:52

This week, trustee Frank Gregoire joins the show to talk about being a realtor and an appraiser

Episode 96: "Would an appraiser that performs an eminent domain appraisal that either ignores, or is unaware of, relevant eminent domain case law be in violation of the Competency Rule of USPAP?" 13.03.2023 3:25

This week, Amy and Lisa welcome ASB Vice Chair Nicholas Pilz to the show to discuss the nuances of the Competency Rule.

Episode 95: "How does an appraiser select comps?" 06.03.2023 9:04

Amy and Lisa dive into a big topic on this week's show: comp selection.

Episode 94: "If I want to change something in a report that I already delivered, how do I best do that? 27.02.2023 6:56

Lisa and Amy return to the topic of appraisal reports and discuss the process for making a change or updating a report that has already been delivered.

Episode 93: "Can an appraiser critique my appraisal without doing an official appraisal review?" 21.02.2023 4:17

This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the definition of an appraisal review and take a closer look at what constitutes an official appraisal review.

Episode 92: "Is there a maximum length of time for you to complete your education?" 13.02.2023 3:49

This week on the show, Amy and Lisa take a closer look at the minimum education requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and whether there are any time restrictions included in those requirements.

Episode 91: "Do I need a new engagement letter to add a borrower?" 06.02.2023 6:14

Amy and Lisa discuss the ins and outs of engagement letters and role they play in an appraiser's work.

Episode 90: “Is the appraisal profession growing? What is attracting people to the appraisal profession?” 30.01.2023 5:26

This week on the show, Lisa shares what got her interested in the appraisal profession and what is attracting others to become appraisers.

Episode 89: "Is it possible for an inspection to expire?" 23.01.2023 6:56

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at inspections this week.

Episode 88: "How can I confirm that an individual is a Certified General Appraiser?" 17.01.2023 5:44

On this week's episode, Amy and Lisa explore the ASC's national registry for appraisers and other ways an individual can determine the credential an appraiser holds.

Episode 87: "How often does the AQB meet, and is there a schedule?" 09.01.2023 2:27

This week Director of Engagement Aida Dedajic joins the show to talk about the AQB's annual work and meeting schedule.