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 62: "Can I provide an appraiser with a comparable sale?" 11.07.2022 8:13

Building on last week’s episode, Lisa and Amy look at whether consumers can provide comparable sales to an appraiser on this week’s Appraiser Talk.

Episode 61: "Is it unethical for a real estate agent to intentionally change the list price of a property in the MLS in an attempt to influence the appraiser?" 05.07.2022 3:45

This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about what happens if someone is attempting to influence an appraiser’s work.

Special Episode 3: Paul Chandler Discusses the IAC AVM Task Force Report 27.06.2022 11:12

On this special episode of Appraiser Talk, Paul Chandler joins Lisa and Amy to talk about the Industry Advisory Council's AVM task force report.

Episode 60: "Are the valuation standards the same across VA, FHA and conventional loans?" 21.06.2022 6:11

This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa discuss the different guidelines which can be applied to VA, FHA and conventional loans.

Episode 59: What coursework can be taken in lieu of a college degree? 13.06.2022 4:06

Did you know there are alternatives to college coursework for gaining a certified residential appraisal license? Amy and Lisa break it all down on this week’s Appraiser Talk.

Episode 58: "A property is having a second garage built, the lender wants me to value the property without the new improvements, can I do that?" 06.06.2022 5:49

This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa unpacks hypothetical conditions for Amy and just what they mean for an appraisal assignment.

Episode 57: "How do I find a Yellow Book appraiser?" 31.05.2022 2:33

This week, Lisa and Amy are talking about the Yellow Book, what it is and how you can find a Yellow Book appraiser.

Episode 56: "What does a home’s sales price mean as it relates to its market value?" 23.05.2022 6:04

This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa are breaking down the difference between value, market value and sales price.

Episode 55: "Can just anyone use the term "appraiser"?" 16.05.2022 4:43

This week, Amy and Lisa are talking about the history of the word appraiser and who gets to label themselves an appraiser and why.

Episode 54: "My client, a bank, wants to assign my appraisal report to another bank. I know that I cannot re-assign an appraisal report. But can the client bank send my appraisal to another bank?" 09.05.2022 4:38

Lisa and Amy discuss assigning an appraisal report and why appraiser's cannot simply reassign a report once it is completed.

Episode 53: "What do I need to do to stay USPAP certified?" 02.05.2022 3:08

Lisa and Amy talk about some common confusion around USPAP and appraiser credentials.

Episode 52: "How does an appraiser appraise a property?" 25.04.2022 5:23

This week, Amy and Lisa are doing a deep dive on what exactly USPAP does and does not cover in its standards.

Episode 51: “Can you provide an update on the Foundation’s efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the appraisal profession?” 18.04.2022 4:15

This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy provides an update on The Appraisal Foundation's continued efforts to promote diversity in the appraisal profession.

Episode 50: "What are the educational and experience requirements to become a personal property appraiser?" 11.04.2022 5:36

On Appraiser Talk's 50th episode, Lisa and Amy discuss the qualification criteria for becoming a personal property appraiser.

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.