Episode 178: "Can you tell us the history of the terms "purpose" and "function" in USPAP and how that relates to intended use?"
This week, Lisa and Amy are joined by Jack Young to talk about some important terms in USPAP!
Dec 16, 2024•5 min
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Episodes
Episode 177: "What are the building blocks of an appraisal review?"
Special guest Hal Humphreys joins the show to talk to Amy and Lisa about appraisal reviews.
Dec 02, 2024•6 min
Episode 176: "What are the best practices, methods, and techniques for appraising religious facilities?"
Lisa and Amy are joined by special guest Bradley Carter to talk about appraising religious facilities.
Nov 18, 2024•4 min
Episode 175: "How do special assessments relate to value?"
Lisa and Amy talk about special assessments and how they relate to value on the newest episode of Appraiser Talk.
Nov 04, 2024•7 min
Episode 174: "Is mass appraisal experience allowed?"
Lisa and Amy continue their mini-series on mass appraisal experience with special guest John Brenan.
Oct 28, 2024•7 min
Episode 173: "As a state regulator, how do you review and approve mass appraisal experience?"
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.
Oct 21, 2024•7 min
Episode 172: "What does it mean that an appraisal is one type of typical market measure?"
This week Amy and Lisa discuss market measures and where appraisals fit in that category.
Oct 07, 2024•7 min
Episode 171: "How are lenders handling issues of appraisal bias?"
Lisa and Amy are joined by Shawn Telford to talk about how lenders are addressing concerns of appraisal bias.
Oct 01, 2024•6 min
Episode 170: What is an appraisal triumvirate?
Lisa and Amy take a closer look at the appraiser regulatory system and the role each group plays.
Sep 23, 2024•6 min
Episode 169: "Can an appraiser have two different opinions of value on the same property and they both be valid?"
Lisa and Amy take a closer look at this consumer question on the podcast this week, and the answer may surprise you!
Sep 16, 2024•6 min
Episode 168: "If a property appraises below contract price, does that appraisal impact market values in the area?"
Lisa and Amy answer a common consumer question about appraisals, contract prices, and market values.
Sep 09, 2024•5 min
Episode 167: "Why is "value" NOT an appraisal?"
Lisa and Amy dive into the differences between value and an appraisal on this week's Appraiser Talk.
Aug 26, 2024•6 min
Episode 166: "How does human behavior fit in the appraisal process?"
Lisa and Amy are joined by Brent Bowen to talk about human behavior and the appraisal process.
Aug 19, 2024•9 min
Episode 165: "The appraiser used comparable sales outside of my neighborhood. Isn't that wrong?"
Lisa and Amy revisit a frequent topic on Appraiser Talk: comparable sales.
Aug 12, 2024•7 min
Episode 164: "Are appraisers allowed to use discretion when they make choices?"
This week, Amy and Lisa answer a question about discretion and explore how appraisers make decisions in their work.
Aug 05, 2024•5 min
Episode 163: "Is the sales price the best indication of a property's value?"
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.
Jul 29, 2024•6 min
Episode 162: "How can an appraiser use artificial intelligence when developing an appraisal?"
Lisa and Amy are joined by Jim Amorin to discuss artificial intelligence and the role it can play in an appraiser's work.
Jul 22, 2024•7 min
Episode 161: "How can we make the sales comparison approach less subjective?"
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.
Jul 15, 2024•8 min
Episode 160: "Does refinancing my home affect the property taxes I pay?"
Lisa and Amy have a conversation about refinancing your home and if that has any impact on your property taxes.
Jul 08, 2024•6 min
Episode 159: "What is the Foundation doing to promote diversity, equity and inclusion this year?"
Lisa and Amy are joined by Foundation Engagement Coordinator Jalin Debeuneure to discuss the Foundation's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in 2024.
Jul 01, 2024•4 min
Episode 158: "What happened at the spring Board of Trustees meeting?"
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.
Jun 24, 2024•4 min
Appraiser Talk Classic: How do I join one of the boards?
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?
Jun 17, 2024•5 min
Episode 156: "Who in my bank is legally allowed to do an appraisal review?"
Lisa and Amy talk about appraisal reviews and just what USPAP says about them in this week's episode of Appraiser Talk.
Jun 10, 2024•4 min
Episode 155: "When appraisers look at comparable sales, are they only comparing the physical characteristics of the property to the subject?"
Lisa and Amy take a closer look at comparable sales and just what about the comparable an appraiser is comparing to the subject property.
Jun 03, 2024•5 min
Episode 154: "How does the degree review program work?"
AQB Chair Brad Swinney joins Amy and Lisa this week to discuss the degree review program.
May 20, 2024•4 min
Episode 153: "What is the SAVVY Award?"
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!
May 13, 2024•4 min
Episode 152: "What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser?" (Real Property)
Lisa and Amy wrap up their miniseries on interesting appraisal cases this week with ASB member Heather Sullivan.
May 06, 2024•6 min
Episode 151: "What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser?" (Personal Property)
Amy and Lisa continue their miniseries talking to appraisers about their most interesting assignments. This week, the speak with ASB member Patricia Dillon.
Apr 29, 2024•5 min
Episode 150: "What is the most interesting case you've had as an appraiser?" (Business Valuation)
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!
Apr 22, 2024•3 min
Episode 149: "Do I have to reinspect a property if I am appraising a house for the second time?"
Lisa and Amy dive into a current hot topic in the appraisal profession, personal inspection, and offer some important insight into this USPAP concept.
Apr 15, 2024•8 min
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