There’s a shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. What can we do about it? The answer seems obvious: Build more houses, fast. 

Easier said than done. We fell behind on home-building after 2008 and never quite caught up. There’s a shortage of labor. Restrictive zoning and archaic codes make it slow, expensive, or even impossible in some places, to come out of the ground with new homes. 

Our guest, Ivan Rupnik, has been thinking about this problem for years. He’s got some ideas that could transform the construction industry and help get millions of new, high-quality homes built much faster. Listen to find out how.

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Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. This was the brainchild of Jim Morrison, the producer of this podcast. Jim wanted to recognize appraisers around the country who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. These folks inspire us. 

We tallied your votes, and last week, we announced the winners in the Appraisal Buzz newsletter. Between now and Val Expo, we’ll host one of those winners every few weeks on the Buzzcast. In this episode, we’ll introduce the Buzzy Awards Appraiser of the Year. Listen in to find out who it is and why she won.


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In the 200th episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, we’re thrilled to finally welcome Tim Andersen of The Appraiser's Advocate to the show! Why is critical thinking such a game-changer in the world of appraisal? How can we expand on the data and tools from technology and make it even better?  Tim shares his insights, experience, and tips for taking your skills to the next level.

Tim's brand-new course on this topic, Objectivity: Market Change and GLA, is happening next Wednesday! Learn more or register here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/objectivity-market-change-and-gla-live-zoom-class-wednesday-november-6th-2024/

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Two longtime institutions within the real estate appraisal industry – Valuation Expo and the Appraisal Buzz Newsletter & podcast, – have a new owner, effective today.

Joan Trice, who created the two entities and has been a leader in this industry for the better part of three decades, has sold the two businesses to Appraiser eLearning (AEL), an education media publisher with its own growing presence in the industry. AEL is a subsidiary of StoryBoard EMP, whose CEO Jim McLeod negotiated the purchase, in collaboration with AEL officers Hal Humphreys and Bryan Reynolds.

Under the new management team, the staff of both Valuation Expo and Appraisal Buzz will remain in place and no changes are planned to either entity. The next Valuation Expo is scheduled for August 7-9 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.

“Joan Trice is one of the most well-known leaders in the real estate appraisal industry, and it will be our honor – and our challenge – to continue these two important resources for the industry,” said McLeod. “Joan has done an incredible job of making both extremely successful, and our team at AEL is uniquely qualified to maintain and build upon that success.”

Trice will continue to be active in the industry. She is the President of the Collateral Risk Network (CRN), a non-profit group that will continue to hold its annual meeting in conjunction with Val Expo. Trice is also CEO of Clearbox, a software database company.

“I love this industry,” Trice said, “And even though I’m a conference junkie and love everything about this business, I have reached the point where I need to scale back, so I have hand-picked my successor. The team at Appraiser eLearning has really impressed me, not only with their continuing education products and communication skills, but also their conference management skills. They bring real energy and a love of this business, and I am confident they will build on the success of these two companies.”

Trice started Val Expo two decades ago, in 2003, and has grown it into one of the most well-attended and highly anticipated education and networking gatherings in the industry. As the industry grew, Trice identified a similar need for a regular – in fact, weekly – communication resource that keep appraisers, lenders, regulators and others up-to-date on this fast-changing business.

Trice noted that AEL’s technological expertise and education focus promise to “raise the bar” for both the conference and the newsletter. “With this change, I will have more time to focus on CRN, and I can tell you I plan to rely on Appraisal Buzz to get the word out, whenever I have news to share,” Trice said. “I am very proud of what we have created and very glad that the new management team plans to keep our team in place. They are rock stars.”

Trice has worked with a four-member team to manage Val Expo and Appraisal Buzz – Jim Morrison, Karen Connolly, Irimar Waters, and Navi Johnson – who all will remain with the organization.

AEL will also continue to partner with the National Association of Appraisers (NAA) as co-host of two annual appraisal conferences, the ACTS Conference held in Sacramento in April 2023, and the Appraisal Summit Conference held in Las Vegas in Septem

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Brent Jones, CEO of R3 AMC. We discussed racial bias in the appraisal industry and how appraisers can protect themselves in the future from these types of claims.

What are some of the key things regarding E&O insurance that appraisers should be aware of? What are some of the ways that your AMC is promoting education on racial bias? How can I submit a question for the new segment – The Anonymous Appraiser? These questions and much more will be answered between Brent and Jim Morrison as they dive into this subject.

Here is the program for appraisers that are interested in the training he offers: Bias Training for Appraisers by Brent Jones

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Kim Perotti, Cofounder and Copresident of Axis, and Jim Jenkins, Chief appraiser at Axis. We discussed what appraisers and AMCs can do to push through this tough market.

What are some of the key steps appraisers and AMCs can take now to ensure a productive future? What is appraiser bias and how is it being challenged today? How can I submit a question for the new segment – The Anonymous Appraiser? These questions and much more will be answered between Kim, Jim, and Jim Morrison as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Joshua Walitt, Principal Analyst of Walitt Solutions. We discussed non-lender work for appraisers in this market and his upcoming in-person CE course, “Non-Lending Appraisal Assignments” hosted on February 17th.

What is non-lender work? How does an appraiser get started in looking for non-lender work? What will I be learning in this CE course? These questions and much more will be answered between Josh and Jim as they dive into this subject.

Here are the upcoming events:

Non-Lending Appraisals CE Course -
https://appraisalbuzz.com/ce-events/diversify-your-business-with-non-lending-appraisals/

Making New Year's Plans: Operational and Regulatory Compliance for AMCs - https://www.bigmarker.com/Appraisal-Buzz/Making-New-Year-s-Plans-Operational-and-Regulatory-Compliance-for-AMCs

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Craig Steinley, 2023 President of the Appraisal Institute. We discussed what the Appraisal Institute has in store for 2023 and the plan he has for this upcoming year as the president.

What does AI have planned for 2023? What are the five specific points on this years agenda that AI wants to focus on? How is FIRREA being impacted this year? These questions and much more will be answered between Craig and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Navi Johnson, Social Media Manager for Allterra Group, LLC. We discussed how a social media presence in 2023 is a must for appraisers and what they need to know in order to have an interactive following.

What are the benefits to upkeeping social media as an appraiser? What are the specific sites I should be using to target my demographic? How can I get started this late in my career? These questions and much more will be answered between Navi and Jim as they dive into this subject.

Have any comments or would you like to submit content of your own? Email comments@appraisalbuzz.com.

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Chris Knight, CEO of Opteon. We discussed one of the most debated topics in the appraisal industry: Appraisal Modernization.

What is the big debate surrounding appraisal modernization? What are some of the differences between how appraisals are completed in Australia and here in the United States? How is Opteon on the cutting edge of this new technology? These questions and much more will be answered between Chris and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Dennis Webb, MAI, ASI, and RICS Fellow of Primus Valuations. We discussed the income approach and why appraisers should implement this method more frequently.

Make sure to read his article, In Defense of the Income Approach.

What are some of the arguments against the income approach? What are some specific examples that require the income approach? Where does an appraiser draw the line in regards to their opinion in all of these approaches? These questions and much more will be answered between Dennis and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Dustin Harris, The Appraiser Coach. We discussed the steps appraisers can take while there is a slowdown in business.

How can appraisers prepare now for a slowdown? When is the best time to train and become a mentor? What does it mean to “Dig your well before you’re thirsty” in terms of the appraisal industry? These questions and much more will be answered between Dustin and Jim as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ed Pinto, Director of AEI Housing Center. We sat down with Ed and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss the current state of the housing market and the upcoming 11th Annual Housing Conference on Wednesday, November 30th.

Remember: This two-day virtual conference is free to register until November 28th!

What is being covered at the annual housing conference for AEI? What is light touch density? How is the housing market changing and what specific factors should appraisers look out for? These questions and much more will be answered between Ed and Jim as they dive into this subject.

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In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Joanna Conde, President of the Arizona Association of Real Estate Appraisers (AAREA). Joanna dives into the impact of Artificial Intelligence on real estate appraisals. Many appraisers are wary of AI, but Joanna has embraced it to transform her business. She shares how listeners can use ChatGPT to create, manage, and market their own niche businesses, offering valuable takeaways for those looking to stand out in their areas.

Plus, Joanna highlights an upcoming educational offering that you won’t want to miss! Learn more or register here: AzAppraisalClasses.com

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jeff Hogan, Vice President of Valuations for Veros. We sat down with Jeff and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his MBA panel on policy and tech perspectives on appraisals and what’s happening in the industry today.

What are the influential policies that are impacting appraisers today? How does tech play a role when it comes to appraising? How are these changing perspectives the key to a flourishing appraisal industry? These questions and much more will be answered between Jeff and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ken Dicks, Director of Appraiser Compliance and Initiatives for Reggora. We sat down with Ken and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss appraiser independence, taking a closer look at the Dodd-Frank Act, and current market trends due to the pandemic.

What is impacting appraiser independence today? How does Dodd-Frank impact how we look at market trends today? How is appraiser independence linked with this Act? These questions and much more will be answered between Ken and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Tom Winant and Alan Jeary of STRAAM Group. We sat down with Tom, Alan, and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what the appraisal industry needs to know about structural risk.

How can structural risk impact the appraisal? How have the recent building collapses impacted the appraisal industry? These questions and much more will be answered between Tom, Alan, and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Matt Simmons, Managing Partner of Maxwell, Hendry, & Simmons. We sat down with Matt and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how Hurricane Ian is impacting residents and appraisers in the area.

What is the area like now after a few weeks of recovery? What is AIRF? Where can appraisers go if they’ve been negatively impacted by Hurricane Ian? These questions and much more will be answered between Matt and Joan as they dive into this subject.

Appraisers - click here to access the AIRF website for more information.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is Choudhry Muzaffar, Principal Owner of Collateral Valuation Services. We sat down with Choudhry and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how the valuation process is done in the Middle East.

What are some of the main differences between the US and the Middle East when it comes to the valuation process? How are areas separated for appraisers in Saudi Arabia? How did the language barrier play a role in your position in the Middle East? These questions and much more will be answered between Choudhry and Jim as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jared Motzenbecker, Director of Wealth Services of Gulfside Wealth. We sat down with Jared and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss financial planning and the path to retirement.

How late is too late to plan for retirement? What can appraisers do now in their 40’s and 50’s to successfully financially plan for retirement? How can ap praisers guarantee their business will survive after they’re gone? These questions and much more will be answered betweenJared and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Joe Minnich. We sat down with Joe and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers are a vital tool in appraising condominium properties.

What can we learn from the recent collapse of a condo building? What can lenders take away from an appraiser’s expertise regarding a property? What does the future of appraising include for the education of this topic? These questions and much more will be answered between

Joe and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ken Dicks, Director of Appraiser Compliance for Reggora. We sat down with Ken and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers are a vital tool when it comes to lenders and a lender perspective.

What are ways in which appraisers act as the eyes and ears? What can lenders take away from an appraiser’s expertise regarding a property? These questions and much more will be answered between Ken and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ed Pinto, Senior Fellow and Director of AEI Housing Center. We sat down with Ed and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss the housing market and the impact on appraisers.

What are some tools available that appraisers can use to measure their housing market? What is the monetary punch bowl? These questions and much more will be answered between Ed and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Anthony Blackburn, CEO of Apple Appraisals. We sat down with Tony and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss how appraisers can be proactive in organizing how their businesses would run without them in the future.

What are some examples of the hardships you’ve gone through since unexpectedly losing a business partner? How can appraisers learn and grow from such a hard experience? What are some recommendations for appraisers when thinking about their future business plans? These questions and much more will be answered between Tony and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Get ready for the most exciting Buzzcast yet! Join hosts Hal and Jim as they share the finalists of this year's Buzzy Awards. Plus, Jim draws three random winners from the nominees to receive a FREE pass to the Valuation Expo conference in August 2025.

Cast YOUR votes for the 2024 Buzzy Awards winners here: https://bit.ly/2025BuzzyFinalists

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Ernie Durbin, Chief Valuation Office at Voxtur. We sat down with Ernie and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his upcoming CE session at Valuation Expo, “Boom or Bust” on September 9th at 8:30 am.

Which side are you on regarding if this market is a boom or bust? What can expect to see within the market over the nest 3-6 months? What will it mean for appraisers if there is a downturn in the market? These questions and much more will be answered between Ernie and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Loren Cooke, President of Solidifi, and Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser of Freddie Mac. We sat down with Loren, Scott, and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss bringing more diversity into the appraisal industry and their panel for Valuation Expo, “Appraiser Diversity Initiative: How the Industry is Attracting New Entrants and Fostering Appraiser Diversity.”

What is the Appraiser Diversity Initiative? What can appraisers do to join the initiative? What is the best way to attract new entrants into the industry? These questions and much more will be answered between Loren, Scott, and Jim as they dive into this subject.

Have any comments or would you like to submit content of your own? Email comments@appraisalbuzz.com.

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Todd Rasmussen, President and Chief Operating Officer of Equity Valuation Partners. We sat down with Todd and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what appraisers need to know about the current market, quality control, and new technology.

What are the most common revisions that appraisers have to fix in their reports? What can appraisers do to keep up with the latest technology? What exactly does this market mean for appraisers? These questions and much more will be answered between Todd and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Blaine Feyen, Chief Evangelist at True Footage. We sat down with Blaine and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss the panel he will be hosting, “Recession Proofing Your Appraisal Business” at Valuation Expo on September 7th at 10 am. Anyone with a Trade Show Pass or higher has access to this course!

How can trainees be beneficial in recession proofing your appraisal business? What can appraisers learn when it comes a recession? What exactly needs to be done to not only survive but thrive during changing markets? These questions and much more will be answered between Blaine and Joan as they dive into this subject.

Have any comments or would you like to submit content of your own? Email comments@appraisalbuzz.com.

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Mike Rohm of Commonwealth Commercial Appraisal Group. We sat down with Mike and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his latest article in Appraisal Buzz, “Market Correction or Seller Panic?”

What is happening in the market today that is impacting appraisers? What can appraisers learn when it comes to market correction and seller panic? Exactly how does an appraiser distinguish between all of these factors? These questions and much more will be answered between Mike and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Julie Friess, Lead Appraiser of Sedona Appraisal Research Associates LLC. We sat down with Julie and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss her Appraisee Trainee Camp and the difference with long-term and short-term rentals impacting the market

What is Appraisal Camp-Sedona? What can appraisers learn when it comes to short-term and long-term rentals? What role does an appraiser take when sorting between the two? These questions and much more will be answered between Julie and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Hal Humphreys, Partner and Director of Education for Appraiser eLearning. We sat down with Hal and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss his upcoming CE panel at Valuation Expo, “Gold Standard Appraisal Report.”

What is the “Gold Standard”? What will appraisers learn in this CE session? What role does social media play in this? These questions and much more will be answered between Hal and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Woody Fincham, Founder of Fincham and Associates. We sat down with Woody and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what’s going on with the boots on the ground appraisers in the industry.

How is all of this new technology impacting appraisers in their day-to-day? What has been the impact of ANSI? Can we have more information on the White Paper on green homes? These questions and much more will be answered between Woody and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jeff Allen, President of Cubicasa and Nikki Rinkus, Staff appraiser from Clario. We sat down with Jeff, Nikki, and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss new technology and what appraisers need to know about the future of appraisals and technology.

What are some examples of new technology in the appraisal industry? What has been the impact of desktop appraisals? Why do you believe there are appraisers that hesitate on new technology? These questions and much more will be answered between Jeff, Nikki, and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Peter Christensen, Founder of Valuation Legal. We sat down with Peter and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss the current court case related to floor plans that could potentially impact appraisers.

What is this court case? How could appraisers be impacted by the outcome? How will tech companies that help create floor plans be impacted? These questions and much more will be answered between Peter and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, we’re joined by David Sober, SVP of Enterprise Business Development at Voxtur. David shares his journey in the real estate industry, offers a preview of the upcoming MBA Annual Conference in Denver, and highlights the importance of mentorship through his work with MPact. Tune in for insights on the future of the industry and the mission to bring in fresh talent and ideas.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Kenon Chen, EVP of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital. We sat down with Kenon and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss current events in the housing industry and what will be happening in the future.

What is the state of the current housing market? What are your opinions on the new technology being introduced and piloted by appraisers? What is the housing industry doing to invite diversity into the profession? These questions and much more will be answered between Kenon and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Rob Chrisman, owner of The Chrisman Report. We sat down with Rob and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss secondary markets and the mortgage industry.

What is The Chrisman Report? What do capital markets and appraisers think about the appraisal waiver? How can we look at secondary markets from a lender perspective? These questions and much more will be answered between Rob and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Cristy Conolly, EVP of Valuation Modernization at Class Valuation. We sat down with Cristy and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what’s currently happening in the appraisal industry and what we can expect in the future.

What can we expect in the coming years for the appraisal industry? What are the current market trends? Why are these changes important for the advancement of appraisers? These questions and much more will be answered between Cristy and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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In today’s Buzzcast, the Allterra Group gives you all of the details for the upcoming conference -Valuation Expo! Valuation Expo will be hosted at the Mirage Hotel, September 7-9! Save 50% ($450) on your General Session Pass when you become an Appraisal Buzz Premium Plus Member by May 18th! Check out all of the new sessions with leaders in the industry, earn your CE, renew your USPAP, and network with hundreds of attendees all while exploring all that Vegas has to offer!

Our Trade Show is gearing up to be the biggest one yet! Take a look at the floor plan and plan out your route around the Trade Show Floor! Take a look at our schedule and you can also add 7 hours of USPAP to your day. You’ll be able to speak and network with all of our exhibitors, attendees, and speakers. In the General Session, you will earn 14 hours of CE!

Some of our favorites are also back this year! Join us for our Great Debate panel with a brand new topic. There will be an Appraiser Town Hall Panel where we will touch on the hot button topics appraisers want to discuss, our Keynote Panel with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as some of our most popular sessions such as Lenders & Vendors Live!

Make sure to join us for Valuation Expo this September 7th-9th at the Mirage Hotel in Vegas! The room rate is currently $77+ per night and is based on availability, so book your room early!

Sign up to become and Appraisal Buzz Member by May 18th to receive your 50% off discount ($450 off) for your General Session Pass!

Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Mel Black, Certified Residential Appraiser, Licensed real estate broker, and McKissock Learning’s Director of Appraisal Innovation. We sat down with Mel and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss appraisal disciplinary cases and how appraisers can learn from them.

What is your background in the appraisal industry? What is the course you’ll be teaching at Valuation Expo? What are some of the cases that will be discussed? These questions and much more will be answered between Mel and Jim as they dive into this subject.

Read more about his course, “Learning from the Mistakes of Others: Appraisal Disciplinary Case Studies” he’ll be hosting at Valuation Expo. Valuation Expo will be held September 7-9 at the Mirage Hotel in Vegas! Become an Appraisal Buzz Premium Plus Member by May 18th and you can save 50% on your General Session Pass!

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Steve Sanders, Owner of Appraisal Source. We sat down with Steve and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss his famous Appraisal Buzztoons.

What is your background in the appraisal industry? Where can appraisers check out your Buzztoons? These questions and much more will be answered between Steve and Jim as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with John Liss, Founder and CEO of True Footage. We sat down with John and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss technology changes in the industry and what it means for appraisers in the industry.

What is True Footage? What impact has True Footage had on the appraisal industry as a whole? Why should appraisers take an interest in how technology is changing the industry? These questions and much more will be answered between John and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Joe Gentile, Vice President of Real Estate for Pearl Certification. We sat down with Joe and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss energy efficiency, green certification, and how these can impact appraisers every day.

What does having a Pearl certification mean? What does energy efficiency mean for the future of the appraisal industry? Why should appraisers take an interest in green certification? These questions and much more will be answered between Joe and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Dave Stevens, CEO of Mountain Lake Consulting and Luke Tomaszewski, CEO of Proxy Pics. We sat down with Dave, Luke, and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss the 3,000 foot view on housing finance, what’s happening next in the appraisal industry, and learning more about the future of technology in the appraisal industry.

What does housing finance impact currently when it comes to the appraisal industry? What does this mean for the future of the appraisal industry? How is new technology shaping appraisers directly in the field? These questions and much more will be answered between Dave, Luke, and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Randy Kozlowski, Executive of Customer Success at CoreLogic. We sat down with Randy and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss their recent report (can be found here) on current market conditions and property tax delinquencies.

What is the CoreLogic Property Tax Delinquency Report? What does this report mean for the appraisal industry? What can we predict from this report and how does this impact the future of the industry? These questions and much more will be answered between Randy and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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In this episode, Hal sits down with JoAnn Apostol of Deer Creek Appraisals, fresh from their meet-up at the Appraisal Summit in Las Vegas! JoAnn shares valuable insights into Colorado's new approach to handling disciplinary actions. With the Colorado Appraisal Board leading the charge, JoAnn explains how this fresh perspective on accountability is reshaping the field, potentially influencing other states as well. As an instructor and mentor in the process, JoAnn also opens up about the rewarding experience of guiding the next generation of appraisers.

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Andrew Bough, Executive Vice President of Valuation Connect. We sat down with Andrew and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss their time in the industry together and what to look forward to in these next few years as an appraiser. 

What are some of the changes you’ve seen over the course of your career? What are some of the patterns you see within the industry that are happening now? What is the direction of the appraisal industry regarding bias and how is that changing? These questions and much more will be answered between Andrew and Joan as they dive into this subject.  

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with John Russell, Strategic Partnership Officer of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). We sat down with John and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss the what’s happening in the market as well as what’s going on with policy and congress. 

What are some of the changes happening within the industry? What was the reaction to that letter written by Maxine Waters? What is the direction of appraisal industry going to be in the future regarding bias? These questions and much more will be answered between John and Joan as they dive into this subject.  

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Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jeremy Staudenmaier, 2022 Winner of the Valuation Visionary Award. We sat down with Jeremy and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC to discuss what this award means to him and the impact within the appraisal industry this has.

What is the example you want to set for the next Valuation Visionary? What are some of the current issues within the appraisal industry that need to be focused on more? What is the direction of appraisal industry going to be in the future? These questions and much more will be answered between Jeremy and Joan as they dive into this subject.

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