Appraiser Talk

Lisa and Amy dive into an interesting question about appraising vacant land.

Lisa and Amy answer this question from an appraiser: If an appraiser completed an appraisal for one client, and then a new client asks for a 1004D update on that same property, how should the appraiser handle this while complying with USPAP's confidentiality rule? Listen in to find out more!

Lisa and Amy dive into a question about property inspection and report signatures.

Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on assignment conditions.

Amy and Lisa do a deep dive on The Appraisal Foundation's Course Approval Program.

Lisa fills Amy in on special purpose properties.

Lisa and Amy clear up confusion around what an appraiser certifies when they sign a report.

Lisa and Amy talk about appraisal reports and answer one of the most frequently asked questions appraisers get.

Lisa and Amy are talking about assumptions this week, extraordinary and otherwise.

Lisa and Amy talk about "off the cuff" opinions and whether that's possible under USPAP.

Dan Bradley joins Amy and Lisa to talk about what appraisers wish real estate agents knew.

Lisa and Amy are joined by Ryan Lundquist to discuss supply and what balanced supply might be across markets.

Special guest Mark Lewis joins Amy and Lisa to discuss his unique experiences as a rural appraiser.

Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on subject properties this week!

Lisa and Amy talk about the idea of an appraisal being a type of typical market measure.

Lisa and Amy are back after a brief hiatus to discuss the difference between market value and appraised value!

Lisa and Amy have a not so spooky episode to discuss "zombie" condos.

Lisa and Amy are joined by special guest Tyler Mullins to discuss Farm Credit's exciting new role as the Foundation's first contributor and the project they are tackling together.

Lisa and Amy kick off the new year with a discussion of highest and best use.

This week, Amy and Lisa are re-airing their most popular episode of 2024. Be sure to tune in!

This week, Lisa and Amy are joined by Jack Young to talk about some important terms in USPAP!

Special guest Hal Humphreys joins the show to talk to Amy and Lisa about appraisal reviews.

Lisa and Amy are joined by special guest Bradley Carter to talk about appraising religious facilities.

Lisa and Amy talk about special assessments and how they relate to value on the newest episode of Appraiser Talk.

Lisa and Amy continue their mini-series on mass appraisal experience with special guest John Brenan.

Lisa and Amy kick off a new series focused on mass appraisal experience. First up, they talk to state regulator Marcia Waters about how Colorado approaches mass appraisal experience for aspiring appraisers.

This week Amy and Lisa discuss market measures and where appraisals fit in that category.

Lisa and Amy are joined by Shawn Telford to talk about how lenders are addressing concerns of appraisal bias.

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at the appraiser regulatory system and the role each group plays.

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at this consumer question on the podcast this week, and the answer may surprise you!

Lisa and Amy answer a common consumer question about appraisals, contract prices, and market values.

Lisa and Amy dive into the differences between value and an appraisal on this week's Appraiser Talk.

Lisa and Amy are joined by Brent Bowen to talk about human behavior and the appraisal process.

Lisa and Amy revisit a frequent topic on Appraiser Talk: comparable sales.

This week, Amy and Lisa answer a question about discretion and explore how appraisers make decisions in their work.

Lisa and Amy talk about value on this week's episode and discuss whether sales price is a good indication of a property's value.

Lisa and Amy are joined by Jim Amorin to discuss artificial intelligence and the role it can play in an appraiser's work.

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at the sales comparison approach this week and answer a question that has been posed many times over the last few years.

Lisa and Amy have a conversation about refinancing your home and if that has any impact on your property taxes.

Lisa and Amy are joined by Foundation Engagement Coordinator Jalin Debeuneure to discuss the Foundation's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in 2024.

2024 Board of Trustees Chair Tracy Johnston joins Amy and Lisa to cover all of the exciting events at the spring Board of Trustees meeting.

Since applications are currently open for both the Appraisal Standards Board and Appraiser Qualifications Board, we are airing a classic Appraiser Talk episode this week answering the question: How do I join one of the boards?

Lisa and Amy talk about appraisal reviews and just what USPAP says about them in this week's episode of Appraiser Talk.

Lisa and Amy take a closer look at comparable sales and just what about the comparable an appraiser is comparing to the subject property.

AQB Chair Brad Swinney joins Amy and Lisa this week to discuss the degree review program.

Cindy Charleston Rosenberg joins Amy and Lisa to discuss the SAVVY Award. Keep an eye out for nominations for the SAVVY Award to open next week!

Lisa and Amy wrap up their miniseries on interesting appraisal cases this week with ASB member Heather Sullivan.

Amy and Lisa continue their miniseries talking to appraisers about their most interesting assignments. This week, the speak with ASB member Patricia Dillon.

This week, Lisa and Amy are celebrating 150 episodes by kicking off a new miniseries on Appraiser Talk where they ask appraisers from various disciplines: What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser. Their first guest is ASB member and business valuer C. Zachary Meyers. Tune in!

Lisa and Amy dive into a current hot topic in the appraisal profession, personal inspection, and offer some important insight into this USPAP concept.

Lisa and Amy talk about adjustments on this week's episode and explore what an appraiser's obligations are when it comes to property owners.