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Face Value

By Appraisal Institute

Welcome to Face Value, the official podcast of the Appraisal Institute. Join rotating hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, each month as they share appraiser experiences, insights and stories with other credible experts in the valuation profession. Tune in as they dive into the latest trends, news, association updates and more. Don't miss out on appraisal news you won’t find anywhere else, all delivered at face value.
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Episode 6: Lender Work for Appraisers: Facts, Myths and Opportunities

Face ValueSep 23, 2022

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AI PAREA: The New Way to Meet Experience Requirements

AI PAREA: The New Way to Meet Experience Requirements

In this special episode, Face Value podcast hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, are joined by Appraisal Institute President-Elect Sandy Adomatis, SRA, who also serves as the AI PAREA primary subject matter expert, and Ray Martinez, Ph.D., AI’s senior manager of technology-based education and a key member of the AI PAREA team, to discuss the recent launch of AI’s Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (AI PAREA) program, as well as provide listeners with program updates and information on how you and other aspiring appraisers can get involved.

Sep 15, 202344:23
Dedication to Diversity: A Conversation About the ADI Program and William S. Harps DEI Award

Dedication to Diversity: A Conversation About the ADI Program and William S. Harps DEI Award

In the new episode of Face Value, hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, sit down with Smedmore Bernard, Jr., MAI, Brent Quashie and Elana Wroten to discuss the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) program, speak about their experiences and how the program has been beneficial, advice they’d give to others and share details about the brand-new William S. Harps DEI Award.

Aug 31, 202339:49
AI Success Stories

AI Success Stories

In the latest episode of Face Value, Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, sit down with Mark Linne, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, Mark Ratterman, MAI, SRA, and Eric Schneider, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, to talk about the ways they have achieved success within the Appraisal Institute, how others can get involved and what those processes look like.

Listen, watch and subscribe now on the AI website, Anchor, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Jul 27, 202358:41
Unusual Assignments: Part 2

Unusual Assignments: Part 2

In the new episode of Face Value, hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, sit down Betsy Hughes, SRA, AI-RRS, and Bo Bass, MAI, and cover everything from swamp-based predators, to close encounters with a wrench, to... murder?! Listen to the latest episode and be sure to subscribe!

Jun 30, 202351:13
Face Value Favorite Moments: A Look Back

Face Value Favorite Moments: A Look Back

We've had a lot of important discussions, relatable moments and association updates on Face Value. Here are just some of our favorites. Catch up on past episodes and listen to a variety of valuation topics. Stay tuned for another new episode, coming soon!

May 31, 202304:57
Moving Forward by Giving Back: A Chat With AI "Volunteers of Distinction"

Moving Forward by Giving Back: A Chat With AI "Volunteers of Distinction"

In the latest episode of Face Value, hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, are joined by Matt Atwood, Candidate for Designation, and Michelle Patton, MAI, to discuss the Appraisal Institute's "Volunteers of Distinction" (VOD) program, what it means to be a VOD honoree, giving back and getting involved with AI and more.

Mar 23, 202331:13
A Year of Opportunity: Behind the Scenes with AI Leadership

A Year of Opportunity: Behind the Scenes with AI Leadership

In the Season 2 premiere of Face Value, hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, sit down with AI President Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS, and AI President-Elect Sandy Adomatis, SRA, for a conversation about the year ahead and what’s on the horizon for AI, project updates, what AI is doing for residential appraisers and to share stories from their time with AI over the years. 

Feb 17, 202333:30
See What's New In Season 2

See What's New In Season 2

Join hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, in season 2 of Face Value! Check out this teaser and see what's new in 2023.

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on appraisal news you won’t find anywhere else, all delivered at face value. 


Feb 10, 202301:22
Face Value Episode 9: A Year of Wins, A Season of Traditions

Face Value Episode 9: A Year of Wins, A Season of Traditions

As the year comes to an end, Face Value podcast hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, are joined by 2022 AI President Jody Bishop, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, and Immediate Past President Rodman Schley, MAI, SRA, for a discussion on AI's 2022 achievements and fun holiday facts.

Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the last episode of 2022 and more relatable and relevant news and stories coming your way in 2023!

Dec 16, 202248:40
Face Value Episode 9 Teaser: A Year of Wins, A Season of Traditions

Face Value Episode 9 Teaser: A Year of Wins, A Season of Traditions

As the year comes to an end, Face Value podcast hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, are joined by 2022 AI President Jody Bishop, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, and Immediate Past President Rodman Schley, MAI, SRA, for a discussion on AI's 2022 achievements and holiday fun facts. 

Take a sneak peek into the episode and make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the last episode of 2022 and more relatable and relevant news and stories coming your way in 2023!

Dec 14, 202201:03
Episode 8: AI PAREA: Opportunities for Future Appraisers and Mentors

Episode 8: AI PAREA: Opportunities for Future Appraisers and Mentors

In the latest episode of Face Value, host Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, is joined by Sandy Adomatis, SRA, 2022 vice president of the Appraisal Institute. The pair dives deep into the Appraisal Institute’s Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (AI PAREA) program, key program details and participant requirements, mentorship opportunities and more. 

#AIPAREA

Dec 01, 202242:18
Episode 7: Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success

Episode 7: Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success

Join this month's host Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, Rosemary Garcia, a Practicing Affiliate with AI who successfully completed the ADI program, Mark Verrett, SRA, who is an Appraisal Institute Board member and has an ADI program participant working at his company, and Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for AI, helps lead the ADI program, and coordinates with our partners Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Urban League, for a discussion about the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) program, their personal experiences with the program, how to get involved and much more. 

Nov 04, 202233:50
Episode 7 Teaser: Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success

Episode 7 Teaser: Appraiser Diversity Initiative: Helping Aspiring Appraisers Find a Path to Success

In the new episode of Face Value, episode host Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, Rosemary Garcia, a Practicing Affiliate with AI who successfully completed the ADI program, Mark Verrett, SRA, who is an Appraisal Institute Board member and has an ADI program participant working at his company, and Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for AI, helps lead the ADI program, and coordinates with our partners Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Urban League, have a discussion about the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) program, their personal experiences with the program, how to get involved and much more. Listen to a clip from the episode and make sure you're subscribed to the show so you don't miss the episode coming this week!

Nov 03, 202201:25
Episode 6: Lender Work for Appraisers: Facts, Myths and Opportunities

Episode 6: Lender Work for Appraisers: Facts, Myths and Opportunities

In the latest episode of Face Value, Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, is joined by Michelle Rogers, SRA, and Ken Dicks, MAI, for a conversation on ways in which appraisers and lenders can successfully work together. They'll be diving into their personal experiences in this area and sharing advice and tips from the field.

Sep 23, 202238:57
Episode 5: Going Green

Episode 5: Going Green

In the latest episode of Face Value, host Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, is joined by Stacey Thoyre-Runde, Candidate for Designation, and Tim Runde, MAI, for a conversation on commercial green valuation. They'll be diving into personal experiences in this area, covering opportunities for appraisers to get into this space and how to go about it, debunking misconceptions about appraising commercial green properties, AI offerings and what makes this work both challenging and rewarding. Whether you're a commercial or residential appraiser, you're not going to want to miss this!

Sep 09, 202248:05
Episode 4: Removing the Barriers: A Conversation about DE&I

Episode 4: Removing the Barriers: A Conversation about DE&I

In the episode four of the Face Value podcast, host Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, is joined by Ayako Marsh Miranda, SRA, Claire Aufrance, MAI, SRA, and Elaine Liz-Ramirez, MAI, AI-GRS. The group covers leadership, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Appraisal Institute’s current and ongoing efforts in this space. You aren't going to want to miss this episode.

Aug 24, 202249:09
Episode 3: Annual Conference

Episode 3: Annual Conference

Episode host Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, is joined by Kelly Yeatts, MAI, and Jay Munoz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS. They'll be discussing what attendees can expect this August during the Appraisal Institute’s upcoming Annual Conference in Las Vegas, insight into this year's keynote speaker Ryan Leak, why it's crucial for valuation professionals to attend and the benefits the conference provides through networking opportunities, education sessions and more. They'll also be taking a look back on some of their favorite moments and experiences from prior years. Get ready for an episode full of fun, conference tips and a great look inside this year's event.

Jul 01, 202233:05
Episode 2: ANSI Standard

Episode 2: ANSI Standard

In the latest episode of the Face Value podcast, host Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, is joined by Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for the Appraisal Institute, and Byron Miller, SRA, AI-RRS, to discuss the ANSI standard and its impact on appraisers, as well as touch on important new policy changes and share their perspectives. Trust us, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Interested in learning more about the ANSI standard? Stay tuned for the next issue of Valuation magazine, where we'll be taking a deeper dive into this important issue. Coming soon!

Jun 09, 202247:08
Episode 2 Teaser: ANSI Standard

Episode 2 Teaser: ANSI Standard

In the upcoming new episode of the "Face Value" podcast, Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, is joined by Bill Garber, director of government and external relations for the Appraisal Institute, and Byron Miller, SRA, AI-RRS. The group will be discussing the ANSI standard, its impact on appraisers and details on important new policy changes you’ll want to know about. Plus, they'll be sharing their perspectives and what's next for appraisers adopting the standard. If you're a residential appraiser, you will not want to miss this episode! Listen to the episode teaser, subscribe and stay tuned! Episode dropping soon.

May 26, 202200:53
Episode 1: Unusual Assignments

Episode 1: Unusual Assignments

In the premiere episode of AI's brand new monthly podcast series, Face Value hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, got together with Ben Sellers, MAI, to discuss unusual assignments they've encountered during their time in the field. Listen now and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify so you don't miss any future episodes!

May 05, 202222:58
Face Value Podcast Preview: Get to Know Your Hosts

Face Value Podcast Preview: Get to Know Your Hosts

Get to know your hosts of the Appraisal Institute’s new monthly podcast series! In this podcast preview, Face Value hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS share a few fun facts about themselves.

May 02, 202200:34
Face Value Podcast Teaser

Face Value Podcast Teaser

Have you heard the news? AI has gone auditory! Join rotating hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, each month as they share appraiser experiences, the latest trends, news, and association updates with other credible experts in the valuation profession. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on appraisal news you won’t find anywhere else, all delivered at face value. Stay tuned for episode 1, coming soon!

Apr 21, 202200:34