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

Episodes

Episode 49: "Where can I find a corrective education course?" 04.04.2022 2:49

This week The Appraisal Foundation's Director of Engagement Aida Dedajic joins Amy and Lisa to discuss corrective education courses. You can learn more about The Appraisal Foundation's corrective education courses here .

Episode 48: "What process does an appraiser follow to get reciprocity for an appraisal license from Australia?" 28.03.2022 5:02

Lisa and Amy discuss reciprocity and how appraisers from other countries can gain a credential in the United States.

Episode 47: "What is an extraordinary assumption?" 21.03.2022 6:29

This week on the show, Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on extraordinary assumptions.

Episode 46: "When can a business valuation be used in litigation?" 14.03.2022 2:52

Amy and Lisa are joined by Jay Fishman to discuss business valuations in litigation.

Episode 45: "I think a lender has given me questionable assignment conditions, where can I go to understand if they are violations of USPAP?" 07.03.2022 5:16

Amy and Lisa talk about acceptable assignment conditions and who USPAP applies to in an appraisal assignment.

Episode 44: "How does an appraiser appraise a property if it is a duplex?" 28.02.2022 7:17

On this week's episode, Amy and Lisa discuss the appraisal process and how it applies across every appraisal.

Episode 43: "If I don't have a license any longer and want to do appraisal reviews (with no value conclusion), can I do that?" 21.02.2022 3:50

This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa discuss appraisal reviews and the rules surrounding conducting a review.

Episode 42: "What is required of me if I want to become a supervisor?" 14.02.2022 4:04

This week, Amy and Lisa discuss supervisors and what the requirements are for them before they can take on a trainee.

Episode 41: "Do USPAP instructors have to be certified appraisers to remain teaching?" 07.02.2022 5:41

This week, Amy and Lisa welcome Jeff Berg to the show to talk about his experience as a certified USPAP instructor.

Episode 40: "Are there any grants or scholarships available to become an appraiser?" 31.01.2022 2:57

This week Lisa and Amy welcome Kelly Davids, Senior Vice President at The Appraisal Foundation, to discuss an exciting new project on the horizon for aspiring appraisers.

Episode 39: "What does an appraiser look at when developing an opinion of value?" 24.01.2022 6:49

This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the various factors an appraiser considers when developing an opinion of value.

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.