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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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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 joins Amy to discuss Advisory Opinion 20.

Tim and Amy take a closer look at Advisory Opinion 3: Updating a Prior Appraisal.

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Timothy Hanson
Vice Chair of the Appraisal Standards Board
Appraisal Standards Board
Episode: Episode 235: AO-3 Updating a Prior Appraisal
Timothy Hansen
Vice Chair of the Appraisal Standards Board
Appraisal Standards Board (ASB)
Episode: Episode 232: STANDARD 3 Developing an Appraisal Review
Dave Bunton
President of the Appraisal Foundation
Appraisal Foundation
Episode: Summer Throwback: Why isn't the federal government in charge of writing these standards?
Dan Bradley
Certified general appraiser with 38 years of experience and Course and Curriculum Manager for McKissick Learning
McKissick Learning
Episode: Episode 188: "What do appraisers wish real estate agents knew?"
Ryan Lundquist
Certified residential appraiser in the Sacramento area and runs the Sacramento Appraisal Blog.
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
Episode: Episode 187: "Is 5 months of supply really balanced?"
Mark Lewis
Former AQB Chair with expertise in rural appraisal
Episode: Episode 186: "What makes working in a rural setting unique as an appraiser? How do you handle things like livestock being present on a property in your appraisal?"
Tyler Mullins
Representative from Farm Credit
Farm Credit
Episode: Episode 181: "What is the project that inspired Farm Credit to become the Foundation's first contributor?"
Jack Young
Accredited Senior Appraiser with ASA in machinery and equipment and appraisal review
Episode: Episode 178: "Can you tell us the history of the terms "purpose" and "function" in USPAP and how that relates to intended use?"
Hal Humphreys
Founding partner at Appraiser eLearning and host of the Appraisal Buzzcast.
Appraiser eLearning
Episode: Episode 177: "What are the building blocks of an appraisal review?"

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Amy Kaufman
Host with extensive involvement across episodes, commonly presenting on UsePAP and USPAP topics; affiliated with Appraiser Talk / Appraisal Foundation.
Lisa Desmarais
Co-host frequently discussing ethics, scope of work, and UsePAP standards; longtime presenter alongside Amy Kaufman.

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  • Thanks Lisa, I wish I lived In Colorado, seems less difficult then Atlanta,GA. I really appreciate the talk show.

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    Thanks Lisa, I wish I lived In Colorado, seems less difficult then Atlanta,GA. I really appreciate the talk show.

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Episode 235: AO-3 Updating a Prior Appraisal
Q: Here's our question for this week. If a client asks an appraiser to update an old appraisal, is that just a revision or is it a new assignment?
Timothy Hanson explains that an update can mean different things; depending on the factors involved (effective date, intended users, use, or value type), it may be a correction, a revision, or a new assignment, and the appraiser should clarify the scope before proceeding.
Episode 236: AO-20 - Appraisal Review With Reviewer's Own Opinion of Value
Q: What happens when a client asks for an appraisal review and also asks the reviewer for their own opinion of value?
The reviewer has two related jobs: conduct a review of the original work and, if asked, develop an independent value opinion with its own standards, scope of work, and supporting analysis; both parts must be clearly separated and properly documented.
Episode 234: How to Comment on Exposure Drafts
Q: When the ASB releases an exposure draft, what should appraisers actually do if they have thoughts about it?
They should read the exposure draft, form an opinion on practicality, and submit a clear, specific comment before the deadline, indicating whether they support, oppose, or suggest changes and why.
Episode 230: Identifying Your Client and Intended Users
Q: Can you walk us into something you've genuinely faced in practice?
A common scenario involves multiple family members who think they're the client; the key is to identify who has directing authority, align on that person, and treat others as intended users to avoid competing instructions and confusion.
Summer Throwback: Why isn't the federal government in charge of writing these standards?
Q: Why isn't the federal government in charge of writing these standards?
The federal government backed off from establishing a federal appraisal agency in the 1980s and instead focused on private sector solutions for appraisal regulation due to the governmental downsizing era.

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A practice-focused show for appraisal professionals, with recurring discussions on standards, ethics, and methods that shape credible valuations. Episodes explore USEPAP concepts, USPAP guidance, and how to apply rules in real-world scenarios—from client identification and scope of work to confidentiality and public trust. The hosts use practical examples, case studies, and policy context to clarify how appraisers navigate client instructions, legal constraints, and evolving standards. A standout characteristic is the steady emphasis on ethics, independence, and professional judgment as foundations of trustworthy valuations, making it useful for practitioners seeking to improve report quality and adhere to industry norms.

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