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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Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 86: "How does USPAP define market value?" 03.01.2023

In the first Appraiser Talk of 2023, Amy and Lisa dive into the topic of market value.

Episode 85: "A lender wants a reinspection done on a home. Is this a new assignment?" 19.12.2022

On the last episode of Appraiser Talk for 2022, Amy and Lisa talk about the importance of USPAP definitions and look at the definitions for an assignment and scope of work.

Episode 84: "Where does it state an appraiser has to have a license to complete FRTs?" 12.12.2022

This week, Amy and Lisa explore federally related transactions and how they fit in with the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA).

Episode 83: "What kind of appraiser do I call who can appraise a property that allows for both residential and commercial?" 05.12.2022

This week, Amy and Lisa are back to their regularly scheduled programming. To kick off December, they take a closer look at competency.

Special Episode 4: Scott Reuter on Analyzing Market Conditions 30.11.2022

In this special episode, Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser and Director of Evaluation at Freddie Mac, joins Amy and Lisa to discuss analyzing market conditions.

Episode 82: Four Special Episodes Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation 28.11.2022

In this final episode of Appraiser Talk's special series celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation, Amy and Lisa explore where the next 35 years could take the Foundation and the appraisal profession.

Episode 81: Four Special Episodes Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation 21.11.2022

As Appraiser Talk's special series celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation continues, Amy and Lisa look back and look ahead on the development of appraiser qualifications.

Episode 80: Four Special Episodes Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation 14.11.2022

Join Amy and Lisa as they continue their special series this month celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation. This week, they look back on the last 35 years of appraisal standards.

Episode 79: Four Special Episodes Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation 07.11.2022

The Appraisal Foundation is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month! Join Amy and Lisa as they take a look back at the last 35 years and look ahead to the future. Each week, they'll examine a new topic relating to the appraisal profession and The Appraisal Foundation.

Episode 78: "I am preparing to take the National Exam to become a Certified Residential appraiser. How should I study?" 31.10.2022

This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy welcome their colleague JoEllen Alberts to the show to discuss the National Exam.

Episode 77: "What is an appraiser valuing when they do an appraisal on my home?" 24.10.2022

This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy dive into the question, "What is an appraiser valuing when the do an appraisal on my home?" Tune in to learn more.

Episode 76: “What is the difference between subjectivity and objectivity?” 17.10.2022

This week Amy and Lisa welcome former Appraisal Standards Board Chair Barry Shea to the show to talk about the difference between subjectivity and objectivity.

Episode 75: "When appraisers pick comps, do they mainly consider how similar the features of the house are to the subject property house?" 11.10.2022

This week, Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on comp selection.

Episode 74: "What does it mean if a trainee signs a form?" 03.10.2022

This week, Amy and Lisa are discussing signatures, trainees and what it all means in the context of USPAP.

Episode 73: "Which of my courses from Texas A&M apply towards my appraisal license?" 26.09.2022

On this week’s Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa welcome fellow Foundation staff member Jalin Debeuneure to the show to do a deep dive on the Real Estate Degree Review Program.

Episode 72: "How can a personal property appraiser be considered as "complying with USPAP," do they need to just decide to follow it, or do they have to take a class first?" 19.09.2022

This week, Amy and Lisa tackle a USPAP question for personal property appraisers.

Episode 71: "My lender requires the appraiser come in person to my home and I don't want them to. Can you give me some direction?" 12.09.2022

Amy and Lisa answer a consumer’s question about what happens if you don’t want an appraiser to inspect your home in person.

Episode 70: "If I fail the national test three times, the state requires me to wait six months before I retest. Is that an AQB requirement and if so, why?" 06.09.2022

On the latest episode of Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy welcome longtime AQB member Jerry Yurek to the show to talk about the national exam.

Episode 69: "What does it mean to be competent?" 29.08.2022

On this week’s Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy are doing a deep dive on competency. Tune in to learn just what it means to be competent in USPAP.

Episode 68: "What are you doing to ensure there are women represented on TAF Boards?" 22.08.2022

This week, Lisa and Amy are thrilled to welcome the Chair of the Board of Trustees Randall Kopfer to Appraiser Talk! Randall joined the show to discuss the Board of Trustees’ ongoing efforts to promote board diversity across the Foundation.

Episode 67: "Can I assist an appraiser before I obtain a trainee license?" 15.08.2022

On this week's episode, Lisa and Amy have a conversation on trainee licenses and when trainees can start working on their experience requirements.

Episode 66: "Is it true that VA appraisals require the home to meet minimum property requirements?" 08.08.2022

Amy and Lisa welcome ASB Chair Michelle Czekalski Bradley back to the show to talk about the ins and outs of VA appraisals.

Episode 65: "Is it appropriate for an appraiser to quote an appraisal fee that is dependent on the appraised value?" 01.08.2022

This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa tackle a personal property question regarding how an appraiser quotes their appraisal fee.

Episode 64: "Who has oversight of the states?" 25.07.2022

Appraiser Talk is diving into the appraisal regulator system this week to talk about where state regulatory agencies fit in the regulatory landscape.

Episode 63: "How do I log appraisals without a traditional client?" 18.07.2022

This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa discuss alternatives to a traditional client that an aspiring appraiser can use to obtain their required experience hours.

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