Our valuation team recently had a drive-by assignment and was prohibited from interviewing the property owner as it was in default services. There was little information available. What we could find provided conflicting property characteristics. Pressure continued from the AMC and they never provided what we requested. Listen in as Bryan pulls in two administrators from his team to discuss how they finally resolved this appraisal and AMC problem. 

Josh Walitt, owner and lead consultant with Walitt Solutions, joins Bryan to discuss the AARO (Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials) conference and the things they learned that will impact veterans, trainees, and aspiring appraisers. 

Host Bryan Reynolds talks about the Competency Rule for appraisers.

Bryan Reynolds,  trainee appraisers Sierra Alden and Kelsey Randall, and supervisory appraiser Pat Felvey talk about new events for aspiring appraisers, trainees, and supervisors at appraisal conferences. They offer a play-by-play of trainee events at the most recent Appraisal Summit and Acts Conference and dive into what’s ahead for future events. 

Tim Wilmath, a Florida Certified General Real Property Appraiser, transitioned from an independent appraiser to the assessor’s office thirty years ago. He is now stepping back into his former role as a boots-on-the-ground appraiser. Listen to his take on how things have changed in the profession over the last three decades.

Bryan sits down with Lisa Desmarais, SRA Vice President, Appraisal Issues of The Appraisal Foundation to discuss the current edition of USPAP 2020-2021, which has been extended through 2022, at least. They dive into the current 7-Hour USPAP Update Course, exposure drafts (including the third exposure draft of USPAP), and The Appraisal Foundation's weekly podcast, "Appraiser Talk."

Host Bryan Reynolds and his guest Dave Towne dig deeper into the continuing need for actual human appraisers doing traditional appraisals — including in-person inspections and complex analyses — despite the proliferation of hybrid and desktop appraisals. And he suggests some tangible ways appraisers can adapt to new conditions in the marketplace, become more efficient, and make themselves ever more valuable.

Bryan brings in Dave Towne to discuss his recent newsletter article, "Appraisal ‘Reimaging.’" It's about how we can use existing tech to speed up our traditional appraisal processes  — and remain essential players in a changing real estate industry.

Listen in as Bryan and Dave dig into hot topics like ANSI,  desktop and hybrid appraisals, the requirement to inspect neighborhoods, and the alleged shortage of appraisers.

In our HUNDREDTH(!!) episode, Bryan celebrates by talking to a new listener who happens to be an employee. Her dad, a chemist, is now interested in the appraisal profession after hearing more of what his daughter is doing. She recommended he start listening to this podcast to learn more about the appraisal profession. 

One night, her husband visited her mom and dad and has since begun listening as well. It’s a family affair. Listen to this new listener as she talks about Bryan, her family's interest in appraising, and some recommendations for any agents considering jumping into appraising.  

Bryan's guest is Timothy Evans, SRA. Tim shares his background and his appraisal experience as well as how he has diversified his appraisal office. He stays busy, and many of the services he provides are considered “interest rate safe." In other words, if the rates go up he should still have plenty of work. Listen in to learn more about this special listener.