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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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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 asks Alan about hypothetical conditions.

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.

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Alan Hummel
Episode: Episode 240: Hypothetical Conditions
Timothy Hansen
Vice Chair of the Appraisal Standards Board
Appraisal Standards Board (Appraisal Foundation)
Episode: Episode 236: AO-20 - Appraisal Review With Reviewer's Own Opinion of Value
Timothy Hanson
Vice Chair of the Appraisal Standards Board
Appraisal Standards Board
Episode: Episode 235: AO-3 Updating a Prior Appraisal
Cindy Charleston Rosenberg
Board of Trustees member and personal property appraiser
Episode: Summer Throwback: What's the difference between an appraisal and the authentication of fine art?
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?"

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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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4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Thanks Lisa, I wish I lived In Colorado, seems less difficult then Atlanta,GA. I really appreciate the talk show.

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    United States4 years ago
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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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    United States4 years ago

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Episode 240: Hypothetical Conditions
Q: What is a hypothetical condition, and how is it different from an extraordinary assumption, which we talked about last week?
A hypothetical condition is one that is known to be contrary to reality but is assumed to exist for the purpose of analysis, with the appraiser evaluating as if it were true. An extraordinary assumption, by contrast, is an uncertain condition that the appraiser assumes to be true for the analysis, not something known to be true in reality. The episode uses residential examples like proposed construction to illustrate the difference and emphasizes disclosure to avoid confusion between the real world and the hypothetical scenario.
Episode 238: Understanding the Subject Property
Q: Here is our question for the week. When an appraiser starts an assignment, what does it really mean to understand the subject property?
It means identifying the relevant physical, legal, and economic characteristics that matter to the assignment, not just collecting surface facts, and ensuring those characteristics align with how the market would view and treat the property.
Episode 239: Extraordinary Assumptions
Q: What is an extraordinary assumption and why does UsePAP make appraisers disclose one?
An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption about information that could be true; if it proves false, it could affect the appraisal conclusions. It must be clearly disclosed with a reasonable basis and placed in the report in plain language so intended users understand how it impacts the results.
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.

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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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