Assessment Matters by Valuebase.ai

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Prine, Deputy City Assessor in Suffolk, Virginia. We talk about valuation methodology in Suffolk, recruiting new talent, as well as other new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Kevin’s background and big ideas 00:35 Matt’s experience in fee appraisal and assessment Recruiting a new wave of appraisers and...

In this episode, we're joined by Matt Woolford, Equalization Director at the Allegan County Government in Michigan. We talk about data standardization and assessment practices in Michigan, “Zillowification”, and new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Matt’s background and big ideas 00:23 Matt’s experience in government, equalization and asses...

In this episode, we're joined by Field Director Christie Wright and Senior Property Assessor Cy Bailey at the Property Valuation and Review division in the State of Vermont. We talk about Vermont’s assessment and reappraisal processes, getting caught up on best practices, as well as other new trends in the assessment field: We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Background and...

In this episode, we're joined by Chief Assessment Officer James Aros Jr. from the Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment to talk about Philadelphia’s valuation methodology, technological advancements, as well as making one’s career in the assessment industry. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 James’ background in real estate and assessment 00:35 How has the industry ch...

In this episode, we're joined by Daniel Anderson, Founder and Principal Owner of Data Cloud Solutions, a Woolpert Company. We talk about flagship product Mobile Assessor, the power of productivity-enhancing technology, as well as other new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Daniel’s background in assessment and computer science 00:35 The inve...

In this episode, we're joined by Director of Property Assessment Services Lloyd Funk in Manitoba, Canada, to talk about embracing new best practices, building trust with the public, as well as other new trends in the assessment field:  We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Lloyd background 00:35 Tight labor markets and hiring in the industry 1:48 Tech trends 2:33 Tablet softwa...

In this episode, we're joined by Personal Property Supervisor Bryan Shuck at the Assessor’s Office in Cleveland County, Oklahoma to talk about assessment practices for the budding commercial marijuana industry, getting up to speed with new and best practices, as well as other new trends in the assessment field: We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Bryan’s background 00:35 Bry...

In this episode, we're joined by Assessor John Wilson of King County, Seattle to talk about the future of commercial versus residential real estate, the power of aerial imagery, as well as other new trends in the assessment field: We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 John’s background 00:35 Derrick’s experience in broadcast journalism, government, and assessment The importanc...

In this episode, we're joined by Derrick Niederklein, Deputy Director at MIPS (Multi-County Information and Programming Services) in Lincoln, Nebraska to talk about Nebraskan assessment practices, building good teams and work cultures, as well as new trends in the assessment field: We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Derrick’s background 00:35 Derrick’s experience in assessm...

In this episode, we're joined by Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele (and her Chief of Staff, Dan Balanoff) from Cook County, Illinois to talk about being an elected official, best practices, as well as new trends in the assessment field: We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Samantha’s (and Dan’s) background 00:23 Samantha’s background in real estate brokerage, real...

19: Monica Williams — Assessing in 2023 and Beyond In this episode, we're joined by Deputy Chief Assessment Officer Monica Williams from the Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment to talk about being a public servant in the assessment field: We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 0:00 Monica’s bio 00:51 Falling into an “accidental career” 20 years in various assessment tracks How...

In this episode, we're joined by Jim McCathern, Vice President of Sales & Business Development Tax & CAMA Vertical at Catalis to talk about being a technological leader and new trends in the assessment field: Jim’s background 0:01 Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast Jim’s background in real estate valuation and architecture The founding story of Patriot Properties 2:32 Difference in...

In this episode, we're joined by Assessor Russell Hill of Washington County, Arkansas to talk about being a leader and new trends in the assessment field: We cover: Russell’s background 0:01 Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast Russell’s background in real estate valuation. What is needed from leadership to better and more efficiently keep up with rapid growth? Russell’s bio and big ideas fo...

We cover: Jimmy’s background. 0:01 Introduction to Jimmy Williams Jimmy's background and background in real estate valuation. Land impacts everything. The value of land. 4:07 Land is a big deal. Location is more important than dirt in land. Land is still land even in major cities. How it affects education and criminal justice. The neighborhood lifecycle of property value. 7:03 Philadelphia is a ci...

We cover: Why composite modeling is important? (1:37)How to deal with automated valuation models? (3:37)How do you measure the value of a property? (5:54)How do you define market value? (7:48)Which models did you use in the paper? (11:52)Central tendency composition approaches. (13:42)Scoring the model scores. (15:52)How do you measure the accuracy of the estimates? (18:38)The importance of local...

In this episode, we're joined by Brent Jones of ESRI to talk about Land Rights and Property Taxes. We also cover: AM - brent jones final Summary Brent’s background. 0:01 Introduction to assessment matters podcast. Brent's bio and big ideas for the future. How is the digitization of land records in the Us? 1:44 In the United States, the 1850 system has been digitized. The challenge of standardizing...

In this episode, we're joined by Director of Property Tax Division for South Dakota, Wendy Semmler. We discuss: Wendy’s background. (0:01)The role of the Director of Property Taxes at the state level. (1:44)Biggest challenges they are facing right now. (3:11)What kind of education do you want to get? (5:08)What is the agricultural productivity system? (6:56)East and west of the state. (8:22)Advice...

In this episode we cover: Jake’s background.0:01 Challenges of working in the real estate industry. 1:19 How do you keep people from getting complacent?3:32 Commercial Land Valuation. 5:38 How do you determine the value of a property? 8:07 Where do you think the assessment field is headed? 10:46 How do you recruit talent into a field like valuation? 13:49 Working from home. 15:58 Advice for someon...

In this episode, we're joined by Jennifer Byrd, Director of the Property Tax Division for the State of Alabama. We cover: The importance of technology, the future of data aggregation for states, and the role state departments play in assessments.

In this episode, we're joined by North Texas real estate professor (and former appraiser) Marc Moffit to discus: The three approaches to getting a value, the easiest and most difficult approaches to teach. How the government side of appraisal evolve over time? The importance of having a process. and a whole lot more.

In this episode, we're joined by Bexar CAD Chief Appraiser Michael Amezquita, to discuss Transparency, Technology and the Future of Appraisal. This episode was recorded live at TAAD.

Introduction to the show. 0:01 What is the summer system and how did it work? 2:17 Valuing the value of a lot. 5:00 What can we learn from the somers system? 7:22 The importance of valuing land first. 9:53 How interest rates affect the real estate market. 14:48 The difference between land and capital. 16:49 How much is a house worth? 18:43 How population growth affects property prices. 20:51 How D...

In this episode, we talk with Coy Johnson, Deputy Chief appraiser at Kaufman CAD, Texas. We cover his journey from finance to mass appraisal. How the CAD determines the value of a property. How technology has changed the landscape of appraisal and valuation over the last decade. The difference between horizontal and vertical equity. Educating property owners about taxes and advice for people new t...

In this episode, we're joined by Luc Hermans to discuss the property tax system in the Netherlands, aAdvice for getting up to speed in modeling. advice for getting up to speed in modeling, the importance of accuracy and accuracy and a whole lot more. 

In this episode, we're joined by Mr. Eddie Creamer, the Property Appraiser in St. Johns County Florida. Eddie is a former banker, and a native Floridian. He is  an accountant by education. Eddie spent 35 years in the community banking arena. He started and ended up as CEO of a bank before he retired, and then ventured into the assessment business as a Property Appraiser in Florida and St. John's C...