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**Appraiser Talk**

Join Lisa Desmarais and Amy Timmerman as they answer your questions about the appraisal profession. Submit your own questions to amy@appraisalfoundation.org.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 206: USPAP Talk: The Birth of USPAP (1987) Oct 27, 2025

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This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy discuss the birth of USPAP.

Episode 205: The Savings and Loan Crisis Catalyst Oct 20, 2025

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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.

Episode 204: The Appraisal Profession Takes Shape Oct 07, 2025

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This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about how the appraisal profession was shaped over time.

Episode 203: Public trust as the foundation of USPAP Sep 29, 2025

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This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about why public trust is the foundation of USPAP.

Episode 202: How Does Appraisal Fit Into the Idea of a Profession? Sep 22, 2025

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Lisa and Amy dive into a discussion about what makes appraisal a profession on this week's USPAP Talk.

Episode 201: What is a Professional Standard? Sep 15, 2025

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Lisa and Amy continue their new USPAP Talk series by discussing what constitutes a professional standard.

Episode 200: The Launch of USPAP Talk! Sep 08, 2025

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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.

Summer Throwback: What is highest and best use and why does it matter? Aug 25, 2025

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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!

Summer Throwback: Are there "typical" adjustments that are considered standard in the profession? Aug 18, 2025

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Lisa and Amy talk about adjustments on this week's summer throwback.

Summer Throwback: What's the difference between an appraisal and the authentication of fine art? Aug 11, 2025

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Lisa and Amy are revisiting one of their personal property specific episodes in today's Summer Throwback.