Episodes

224
April 6, 2026

Episode 224: Elements of an Assignment – Client, Intended Users, Intended Use

Lisa and Amy talk about important elements of an appraisal assignment.
223
March 30, 2026

Episode 223: Guidance vs. Standards – How AOs and FAQs Fit In

Lisa and Amy use this week's USPAP Talk to examine the differences between guidance and standards.
222
March 23, 2026

Episode 222: JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION RULE – When Law Overrides USPAP

This week, Lisa and Amy do a deep dive on what the Jurisdictional Exception Rule means.
221
March 16, 2026

Episode 221: SCOPE OF WORK RULE – Flexibility with Disclosure

This week, Lisa and Amy take a look at the Scope of Work Rule and what it means for appraisal practice.
220
March 9, 2026

Episode 220: COMPETENCY RULE

This week, Lisa and Amy take a closer look at the Competency Rule.
219
March 2, 2026

Episode 219: RECORD KEEPING RULE – Workfile Essentials

This week, Lisa and Amy turn to the record keeping rule and talk about some workfile essentials.
218
Feb. 23, 2026

Episode 218: ETHICS – Confidentiality

Lisa and Amy continue their look at the Ethics Rule this week with a dive into the idea of confidentiality. Don't miss it!
217
Feb. 9, 2026

Episode 217: ETHICS – Conduct & Management

This week Lisa and Amy continue their look at the Ethics Rule by taking a closer look at Conduct and Management.
216
Feb. 2, 2026

Episode 216: ETHICS RULE Overview

Lisa and Amy kick off a discussion of the Ethics Rule this week with an overview of what it means.
215
Jan. 26, 2026

Episode 215: Valuation Services vs. Appraisal Practice

This week, Lisa and Amy have a detailed discussion on the difference between valuation services and appraisal practice.
214
Jan. 12, 2026

Episode 214: USPAP Talk: USPAP Talk: USPAP and the Six-Step Appraisal Process

Amy and Lisa dive into the six-step appraisal process and how it fits in with USPAP.
213
Jan. 5, 2026

Episode 213: USPAP Talk: Theory vs. Practice

Amy and Lisa kick off the new year with a discussion of theory vs. practice in USPAP.
212
Dec. 15, 2025

Episode 212: USPAP Talk: Document Architecture

Amy and Lisa take a closer look at how USPAP is structured.
211
Dec. 8, 2025

Episode 211: USPAP Talk: The Future of Change Management

This week Amy and Lisa dive into the future of change and USPAP.
210
Dec. 1, 2025

Episode 210: USPAP Talk: Milestone Revisions

Lisa and Amy discuss some of the key milestones in USPAP's history.
209
Nov. 17, 2025

Episode 209: USPAP Talk: Why USPAP Changes

Lisa and Amy talk about why USPAP changes and the importance of evolving standards to protect public trust.
208
Nov. 10, 2025

Episode 208: USPAP Talk: Creating & Maintaining Standards

Today Lisa and Amy talk about what goes into creating and maintaining standards.
207
Nov. 3, 2025

Episode 207: USPAP Talk: FIRREA & Federal Adoption (1989–91)

This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy discuss how USPAP went from being a brand-new professional standard to being federal law.
206
Oct. 27, 2025

Episode 206: USPAP Talk: The Birth of USPAP (1987)

This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy discuss the birth of USPAP.
205
Oct. 20, 2025

Episode 205: The Savings and Loan Crisis Catalyst

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.
204
Oct. 7, 2025

Episode 204: The Appraisal Profession Takes Shape

This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about how the appraisal profession was shaped over time.
203
Sept. 29, 2025

Episode 203: Public trust as the foundation of USPAP

This week on USPAP Talk, Lisa and Amy talk about why public trust is the foundation of USPAP.
202
Sept. 22, 2025

Episode 202: How Does Appraisal Fit Into the Idea of a Profession?

Lisa and Amy dive into a discussion about what makes appraisal a profession on this week's USPAP Talk.
201
Sept. 15, 2025

Episode 201: What is a Professional Standard?

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