Join Lisa Desmarais and Amy Timmerman as they answer your questions about the appraisal profession. Submit your own questions to amy@appraisalfoundation.org.
Alan and Amy talk about designing the scope of work on the newest episode of Appraiser Talk's special series USPAP Talk.
This week, Amy is joined by guest host Alan Hummel to discuss extraordinary assumptions.
This week, ASB member and long-time USPAP Instructor Alan Hummel joins Amy as a new guest host to discuss understanding the subject property.
For his last episode as guest co-host, ASB Vice Chair Tim Hansen and Amy discuss Advisory Opinion 21.
ASB Vice Chair Tim Hansen is back to talk about Standard 4: Reporting an Appraisal Review.
Lisa and Amy discuss intended use and effective date and why these concepts are so important in appraisal assignments.
Lisa and Amy talk about an appraiser's ethical obligations as it relates to both bias and advocacy.
This week, Lisa and Amy talk about the differences between an appraisal and an appraisal review.
Lisa and Amy take a deeper look this week at the differences between real estate and real property.
Lisa and Amy use this week's USPAP Talk to examine the differences between guidance and standards.
This week, Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on what the Jurisdictional Exception Rule means.
This week, Lisa and Amy take a look at the Scope of Work Rule and what it means for appraisal practice.
This week, Lisa and Amy turn to the record keeping rule and talk about some workfile essentials.
Lisa and Amy continue their look at the Ethics Rule this week with a dive into the idea of confidentiality. Don't miss it!
This week Lisa and Amy continue their look at the Ethics Rule by taking a closer look at Conduct and Management.
Lisa and Amy kick off a discussion of the Ethics Rule this week with an overview of what it means.
This week, Lisa and Amy have a detailed discussion on the difference between valuation services and appraisal practice.
Lisa and Amy talk about why USPAP changes and the importance of evolving standards to protect public trust.
This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy discuss how USPAP went from being a brand-new professional standard to being federal law.
This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about the catalyst for the Savings and Loan crisis and the impact it had on the appraisal profession.
This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about how the appraisal profession was shaped over time.
This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about why public trust is the foundation of USPAP.
Lisa and Amy dive into a discussion about what makes appraisal a profession on this week's USPAP Talk.
Lisa and Amy continue their new USPAP Talk series by discussing what constitutes a professional standard.
Lisa and Amy are back with a brand new special series on Appraiser Talk: USPAP Talk! Tune in to hear why they wanted to launch this new special series of episodes.
Lisa and Amy round out their summer throwback series by revisiting an episode on highest and best use. Tune in on September 8th when Appraiser Talk returns with an exciting new series!
Lisa and Amy are revisiting one of their personal property specific episodes in today's Summer Throwback.
Building off last week's throwback, Lisa and Amy are sharing another past episode focusing on intended users.
Lisa and Amy continue their Summer Throwback series with an episode about intended users from the archives.
Lisa and Amy are sharing their favorite episodes of the podcast this summer. Next up, a closer look at the appraiser regulatory system.
Lisa and Amy continue their summer throwback series with a deep dive on this consumer question.
Lisa and Amy continue their Summer Throwback series to another early episode of the show answering a commonly asked consumer question.
Appraiser Talk is on summer break, but while Lisa and Amy dream up new episodes, they're sharing some of their old favorite, starting with the very first episode of Appraiser Talk!
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
You won't want to miss Amy and Lisa's chat with The Appraisal Foundation's new President Kelly Davids on this week's episode of Appraiser Talk.
This week, Lisa and Amy are discussing a frequently asked question about kitchens and baths in a home and how they relate to value.
Amy and Lisa welcome AQB member Shawn Telford to the show to talk about lenders and appraisals.
This week, Amy and Lisa are taking a closer look at market data and what happens when that data is unclear or contradictory.
This week, Lisa and Amy are talking about accuracy and why it isn't a requirement in USPAP.
Lisa and Amy talk about notoriety on this week's episode and how it may or may not impact the value of a home.
Amy and Lisa are joined by Larry Disney for a deep dive into how the National Exam is developed.
Lisa and Amy discuss a request appraisers hear from time to time: ordering a USPAP only appraisal."
This week, Foundation Project Manager JoEllen Alberts joins Amy and Lisa to give a preview of the upcoming demographic survey which will be released in a few weeks.
Barry Shea joins Amy and Lisa to explore the differences between public trust and public interest.
Appraiser Talk is back in the new year! Today, Lisa and Amy dive into the topic of intended user.
Amy and Lisa are joined by Publications Manager Brigitte Coulton to talk about what folks will need for their next USPAP course.
This week, ASB Chair Michelle Czekalski Bradley stops by Appraiser Talk to give an update on the ASB's work this year and look ahead to 2024.
This week, Amy and Lisa are welcoming back AQB Chair Brad Swinney to discuss what the AQB has been up to this year and look ahead to their work in 2024.
Amy and Lisa dive into a question that Amy has been thinking a lot about. Don't miss the newest episode of Appraiser Talk!
Lisa and Amy tackle a question about how supervisors work with trainees as they complete their experience hours.
Lisa and Amy discuss a frequently asked appraiser question: Can I share samples of my work?
This week, Amy and Lisa welcome Vanessa Beauchamp from the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials to the podcast for a special episode.
Amy and Lisa discuss workfiles on today's show and the interplay between USPAP and legal obligations.
Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on USPAP's flexibility on the latest episode of Appraiser Talk.
Lisa and Amy dive into a frequently asked consumer question on today's episode of Appraiser Talk.
This week Amy and Lisa welcome Will Trombly to the show to discuss getting veterans involved in the appraisal profession. Don't miss this important discussion!
This week, Amy and Lisa dive into the idea of transaction value and how it relates to an appraiser's credential.
This week, Amy and Lisa do a deep dive on who is an intended user and what it means to be an intended user.
This week, Amy welcomes Johnnie White to the show for a new edition of Sponsor Spotlight to discuss the American Society of Appraisers.
On this week's episode, Lisa and Amy ask a deceptively simple question: "What is an appraiser?"
In this episode of Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa talk about how some states adopt standards and qualifications.
This week, Amy and Lisa do a deep dive on conflict of interest and the Ethics Rule. Be sure to tune in.
David Layne joins Amy and Lisa to discuss the Yellow Book, eminent domain and much more. You won’t want to miss it.
This week, Amy welcomes Linda Selvin to the show for a new edition of Sponsor Spotlight to discuss the Appraisers Association of America.
This week, personal property appraiser and Foundation Trustee Cindy Charleston Rosenberg joins the podcast to discuss the difference between an appraisal and an authentication when it comes to fine art.
This week the Sponsor Spotlight is back, this time featuring the Appraisal Institute and an exciting update on AI PAREA.
Lisa and Amy have special guest Tim Hansen, Director of the Appraisal and Valuation Services Office at the Department of the Interior, on the show to talk about the role appraisers play in the federal government and share some of his own stories. You won't want to miss it!
Episode 76 exploring the difference between subjectivity and objectivity is today’s featured classic episode of Appraiser Talk.
For the next two weeks, Amy and Lisa will be re-airing some of the most popular episodes of Appraiser Talk. This week it’s their discussion of what it means to be competent.
Lisa and Amy explore practicum as an alternative pathway to fulfilling required experience hours.
On the show this week, Amy and Lisa have an in depth discussion around the government sponsored enterprises that leads to a conversation about Scope of Work.
Lisa and Amy discuss the nuances of a comparable sale and how that differs from the cost of purchasing land and paying a builder to build a home.
Amy and Lisa discuss file access and how that can look if an appraiser leaves a firm and needs to access their files later.
This week, Amy and Lisa have an important conversation about what exactly USPAP says about intended users. You won't want to miss it.
Don't miss this week's episode as Lisa and Amy discuss experience hours and offer a PAREA update.
This week on the show, Lisa and Amy discuss the difference between standards and guidance and what that means for appraisers and regulators.
It's Appraiser Talk's 100th episode! Lisa and Amy discuss what the term 'drive comps' means and the role they can play in an appraisal.
Appraiser Talk dives into the world of business valuation this week with guest and ASB member Riley Busenlener.
This week, trustee Frank Gregoire joins the show to talk about being a realtor and an appraiser
This week, Amy and Lisa welcome ASB Vice Chair Nicholas Pilz to the show to discuss the nuances of the Competency Rule.
Lisa and Amy return to the topic of appraisal reports and discuss the process for making a change or updating a report that has already been delivered.
This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the definition of an appraisal review and take a closer look at what constitutes an official appraisal review.
This week on the show, Amy and Lisa take a closer look at the minimum education requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria and whether there are any time restrictions included in those requirements.
Amy and Lisa discuss the ins and outs of engagement letters and role they play in an appraiser's work.
This week on the show, Lisa shares what got her interested in the appraisal profession and what is attracting others to become appraisers.
On this week's episode, Amy and Lisa explore the ASC's national registry for appraisers and other ways an individual can determine the credential an appraiser holds.
This week Director of Engagement Aida Dedajic joins the show to talk about the AQB's annual work and meeting schedule.
On the last episode of Appraiser Talk for 2022, Amy and Lisa talk about the importance of USPAP definitions and look at the definitions for an assignment and scope of work.
This week, Amy and Lisa explore federally related transactions and how they fit in with the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA).
This week, Amy and Lisa are back to their regularly scheduled programming. To kick off December, they take a closer look at competency.
In this special episode, Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser and Director of Evaluation at Freddie Mac, joins Amy and Lisa to discuss analyzing market conditions.
In this final episode of Appraiser Talk's special series celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation, Amy and Lisa explore where the next 35 years could take the Foundation and the appraisal profession.
As Appraiser Talk's special series celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation continues, Amy and Lisa look back and look ahead on the development of appraiser qualifications.
Join Amy and Lisa as they continue their special series this month celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Appraisal Foundation. This week, they look back on the last 35 years of appraisal standards.
The Appraisal Foundation is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month! Join Amy and Lisa as they take a look back at the last 35 years and look ahead to the future. Each week, they'll examine a new topic relating to the appraisal profession and The Appraisal Foundation.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy welcome their colleague JoEllen Alberts to the show to discuss the National Exam.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy dive into the question, "What is an appraiser valuing when the do an appraisal on my home?" Tune in to learn more.
This week Amy and Lisa welcome former Appraisal Standards Board Chair Barry Shea to the show to talk about the difference between subjectivity and objectivity.
This week, Amy and Lisa are discussing signatures, trainees and what it all means in the context of USPAP.
On this week’s Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa welcome fellow Foundation staff member Jalin Debeuneure to the show to do a deep dive on the Real Estate Degree Review Program.
Amy and Lisa answer a consumer’s question about what happens if you don’t want an appraiser to inspect your home in person.
On the latest episode of Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy welcome longtime AQB member Jerry Yurek to the show to talk about the national exam.
On this week’s Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy are doing a deep dive on competency. Tune in to learn just what it means to be competent in USPAP.
This week, Lisa and Amy are thrilled to welcome the Chair of the Board of Trustees Randall Kopfer to Appraiser Talk! Randall joined the show to discuss the Board of Trustees’ ongoing efforts to promote board diversity across the Foundation.
On this week's episode, Lisa and Amy have a conversation on trainee licenses and when trainees can start working on their experience requirements.
Amy and Lisa welcome ASB Chair Michelle Czekalski Bradley back to the show to talk about the ins and outs of VA appraisals.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa tackle a personal property question regarding how an appraiser quotes their appraisal fee.
Appraiser Talk is diving into the appraisal regulator system this week to talk about where state regulatory agencies fit in the regulatory landscape.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa discuss alternatives to a traditional client that an aspiring appraiser can use to obtain their required experience hours.
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.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about what happens if someone is attempting to influence an appraiser’s work.
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.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa discuss the different guidelines which can be applied to VA, FHA and conventional loans.
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.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Lisa unpacks hypothetical conditions for Amy and just what they mean for an appraisal assignment.
This week, Lisa and Amy are talking about the Yellow Book, what it is and how you can find a Yellow Book appraiser.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa are breaking down the difference between value, market value and sales price.
This week, Amy and Lisa are talking about the history of the word appraiser and who gets to label themselves an appraiser and why.
Lisa and Amy discuss assigning an appraisal report and why appraiser's cannot simply reassign a report once it is completed.
This week, Amy and Lisa are doing a deep dive on what exactly USPAP does and does not cover in its standards.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy provides an update on The Appraisal Foundation's continued efforts to promote diversity in the appraisal profession.
On Appraiser Talk's 50th episode, Lisa and Amy discuss the qualification criteria for becoming a personal property appraiser.
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.
Lisa and Amy discuss reciprocity and how appraisers from other countries can gain a credential in the United States.
Amy and Lisa talk about acceptable assignment conditions and who USPAP applies to in an appraisal assignment.
On this week's episode, Amy and Lisa discuss the appraisal process and how it applies across every appraisal.
This week on Appraiser Talk, Amy and Lisa discuss appraisal reviews and the rules surrounding conducting a review.
This week, Amy and Lisa discuss supervisors and what the requirements are for them before they can take on a trainee.
This week, Amy and Lisa welcome Jeff Berg to the show to talk about his experience as a certified USPAP instructor.
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.
This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the various factors an appraiser considers when developing an opinion of value.
This week Amy and Lisa do a deep dive on intended use and why it matters to an appraiser.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week Lisa and Amy discuss the ins and outs of an appraiser upgrading their credential from Licensed Residential to Certified Residential.
This week Amy and Lisa discuss appraisal opinions and how long they're really valid for an inquiring consumer.
This week on Appraiser Talk Lisa Hobart joins the show to discuss mass appraisals with Lisa and Amy.
This week, Lisa and Amy tackle one of the questions Lisa sees most frequently in her inbox: How does an appraiser define a bedroom?
Lisa and Amy tackle a frequent misconception regarding Dodd-Frank and trainee appraisers.
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.
This week on the show, Amy and Lisa discuss the role of the buyer’s agent in an appraisal.
This week, special guest Michelle Czekalski Bradley joins Amy and Lisa to talk about how important public input is for the next edition of USPAP. Click here to see the current exposure drafts our boards our considering and leave a comment.
We have a very important episode of Appraiser Talk this week as Lisa and Amy answer the question “How do I become an appraiser?” Tune in as they dive into each aspect of the process!
This week, Amy and Lisa answer a common consumer and lender question about transferring appraisal reports.
This week, TAF President Dave Bunton joins the podcast to talk about the history of the credentials residential appraisers hold and how they have changed over time.
This week Lisa and Amy explore The Appraisal Foundation's work beyond standards and qualifications. Listen in to hear more about our initiatives on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Veterans and much, much more.
This week, Lisa and Amy are joined by ASB Chair Michelle Bradley to discuss the role of supervisors and why being a supervisor can be helpful to your practice while helping the appraisal profession as a whole.
This week, Lisa and Amy host special guest Charles Rosoff, Chair of the Personal Property Resource Panel, to talk about personal property appraisals and the IRS. Learn more about the Personal Property Resource Panel here.
This week, Amy and Lisa are answering another common consumer question: "When do I need to get an appraisal?"
Consumers can also visit our Consumer Resource Page for more information about appraisals.
This week, Amy and Lisa are joined by special guest Bob Morrison to discuss business valuation. Bob is a member of the Board of Trustees and serves as the Board's liaison to the Business Valuation Resource Panel.
This week, Lisa and Amy are talking about comparable sales and how an appraiser selects comps for an appraisal. This is a great topic for consumers and appraisers alike!
Tune in this week as Lisa and Amy discuss the supervisor/trainee model and the new alternative pathway The Appraisal Foundation has developed for aspiring appraisers to gain their experience hours. Click here to learn more about PAREA.
This week Amy and Lisa talk about three different types of appraisal: real property, personal property and business valuation. We will do a future episode covering mass appraisal as well.
This week Amy and Lisa discuss how organizations can get involved in the work of The Appraisal Foundation.
Please note: At one point, Lisa and Amy mention the structure of TAFAC. TAFAC is comprised of non-profits who are not sponsors of The Appraisal Foundation AND all Foundation sponsors.
If you'd like to learn more about getting your organization involved with The Appraisal Foundation, click here.
This week we dive into the two year continuing education requirement in USPAP. Lisa and Amy discuss why continuing education is important in any profession and what folks can look forward to in the new update course.
This week Lisa and Amy are talking about The Appraisal Foundation's Real Estate Degree Review Program. If you'd like to learn more about today's discussion and see a list of the schools approved by the Real Estate Degree Review program, click here.
This week Lisa and Amy discuss the supervisor/trainee model and one of our most frequently asked questions here at The Appraisal Foundation.
Join Lisa and Amy this week as they discuss the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the history behind the two year cycle and why this year is different. Learn more about the current edition of USPAP here.
This week, Amy and Lisa discuss the differences between an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) and an appraisal.
Join Lisa and Amy as they host another special episode discussion on hot topics in the appraisal industry. In this episode, they talk about bidding wars and what consumers need to know if an appraised value is lower than the offer they put in on a home.
This week Lisa and Amy are having a special episode to talk about some hot topics in the appraisal profession. We'll have another special episode later this week so stay tuned!
This week Amy and Lisa discuss how The Appraisal Foundation is working to combat discrimination, develop new diversity initiatives and build public trust in the appraisal profession.
This week Lisa and Amy talk about The Appraisal Foundation's boards and the many ways to get involved in our work. Lisa also talks about her past experience as a board member. If you'd like to learn more about our boards, click here.
Lisa and Amy are joined by The Appraisal Foundation President Dave Bunton to talk about the history of The Appraisal Foundation and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. If you'd like to learn more about the appraiser regulatory system in the United States, click here.
Lisa and Amy tackle a question on how to handle courses and exams in the age of the coronavirus. If you'd like to learn more about teaching online or hosting other virtual events check out The Appraisal Foundation's webinar From Classroom to Virtual: Instructor Tech and Tips.
Welcome to our first episode! This week Amy and Lisa answer the question "Is the value estimate I see on sites such as Zillow or Redfin the same estimate I would get if I hired an appraiser to appraise my home?"
If you have a question you'd like us to answer on the show, email amy@appraisalfoundation.org, and you might just hear us answer it in a future episode.