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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.
Episodes
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Teaching Appraisal
Every appraiser is a teacher. That's the idea at the heart of this episode. Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS sit down with Rob Moorman, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, one of the Appraisal Institute's most respected instructors. Rob's path started with music and a tape measure he...
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Inside the 2026 AI Annual Conference: What to Expect in Nashville
Get an insider’s preview of the Appraisal Institute’s 2026 Annual Conference in Nashville (April 14–15). From can’t-miss education sessions and next-level networking to the debut of the University Valuation Challenge, this episode breaks down everything you need to know before you go. Plus, what...
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Appraising for Veterans
Can military service prepare you for a successful career in real estate appraisal? Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS explore why veterans may be uniquely suited for a second career in appraisal—and why the profession should be paying attention. Joined by Anthony...
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University Relations
In this episode of Face Value, hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, focus on one of the appraisal profession’s most critical challenges: building a sustainable pipeline of future talent. They are joined by Akia Smith, MAI, CCIM, Chair of the Appraisal Institute’s...
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Off Grid Appraisals
In this episode of Face Value, hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, explore the unique challenges of valuing off-grid and rural properties with guest Bo Fox, SRA, an experienced appraiser from Warren, Pennsylvania. From Amish-built homes completed in just two weeks to...
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AI on AI: Turning Curiosity into Capability
The latest episode of Face Value, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, dives into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and what it means for appraisers. Joined by AI experts Mark Linne, MAI, SRA, and Maureen Mahoney, the Appraisal Institute’s Director...
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Glamping
🌟 New Season, New Adventures! The Appraisal Institute’s Face Value podcast kicks off Season 4 with a fascinating look into the booming glamping industry—where luxury meets the great outdoors. Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, are joined by special guest Shari...
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Best of Season 3
Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, look back at the most memorable moments from Season 3 of Face Value. From appraising vineyards and wineries (yes, wine-tasting was part of the job) to exploring the challenges of stigmatized properties like the Chris Watts house…
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How the Appraisal Institute Works
Hosts, Tonia and Warren, sit down with Appraisal Institute President-Elect Mike Mignogna, MAI, SRA to break down the inner workings of the Appraisal Institute. Whether you’re a longtime member or just curious about the organization, this “Appraisal Institute 101” dives into: How the Institute’s...
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Legislative Opportunities
In this episode of Face Value, Tonia and Warren revisit their RevCo panel discussion with three government affairs experts to reveal the inner workings of legislative advocacy in the appraisal profession. Guests Scott DiBiasio, AI’s Director of Government Affairs; Randy Button, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS,...
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WIN & AA
In this episode of Face Value, hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, sit down with Vanessa Hall, MAI, AI-GRS, and Emily Braman, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in the appraisal profession. From mentorship gaps to leadership...
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Bank Appraisal
In this episode of Face Value, hosts Tonia and Warren sit down with leading bank review appraisers Elaine Liz Plowman, MAI, AI-GRS, CCIM (Hancock and Whitney Bank), Justin Slack, MAI, SRA (WaFd Bank), and Mike Seney, MAI, AI-GRS (South State Bank). The conversation explores what appraisers need…
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Specialty Valuations
Spotify Podcast Description: In Episode 17 of Face Value, hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, sit down with Woody Fincham, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, RAA, RAC, to explore the world of specialty valuations. With over 25 years of experience, Fincham discusses his shift from...
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Member Benefits
🎙️ Live from Chicago! The Appraisal Institute’s Face Value podcast breaks new ground with its first-ever in-person recording, captured at AI Headquarters during Board Meetings. Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS (joining remotely from Denver), welcome special guests...
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SRA Designated Advantage
In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by Bill Garber, Director of Communications at the Appraisal Institute, who pulls back the curtain on AI's innovative SRA Designated Advantage program. Discover how this groundbreaking initiative is connecting qualified SRA designees with key players in…
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Meet New AI President Paula Konikoff
We're back with a must-listen episode! Tonia and Warren sit down with Appraisal Institute President Paula Konikoff, JD, MAI, AI-GRS, for an insightful discussion on the latest industry trends. Konikoff shares how she’s staying connected with members through LinkedIn updates and direct emails,...
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AMCs
In this twelfth episode of Season 3, hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, dive into the complex world of Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). Joining the conversation are industry experts Scott Dibiasio, Director of Government Affairs at the Appraisal Institute, and...
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Designations
The episode focuses on the process of acquiring designation through the Appraisal Institute, featuring recent SRA designee Megan Judd, a residential real estate appraiser for 30 years. Judd speaks with passion about what prompted her to acquire her SRA designation and the multi-year journey she...
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Rural Properties
The episode focuses on appraising rural markets. Despite rural America making up 97% of the country’s land mass and being home to 1 in 5 Americans, there are few appraisers that work in this market. And it requires a special set of knowledge, which Vailas and Boizot tap from guest Ben Davidson…
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Meet 2024 AI President Sandy Adomatis
The episode features 2024 AI President, Sandra Adomatis, SRA, who marks her 4th appearance on the Face Value Podcast. On this episode, hosts Vailas and Boizot ask Sandy to share a few things about herself that listeners don’t know – including experiences with the Coast Guard, flying planes and...
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Stigmatized Properties
The episode focuses on stigmatized properties, where the value of a property is affected by psychological reasons. Guest Rob Stilo has appraised stigmatized properties throughout Colorado, including the home of Chris Watts, who in 2018 murdered his pregnant wife and two young children. Rob...
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Short-Term Rentals
The episode focuses on short term rentals, featuring guest Rodman Schley, an MAI and SRA designated real estate investor and valuation expert, an Emmy-nominated TV host and producer, author and head of Blue Fusion Capital, which focuses on investing in short term vacation rentals. He’s served on...
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NAR Settlement
The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, releases the sixth episode in season three of its popular “Face Value” podcast, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS. The episode focuses on the NAR Settlement; what happened, why, and what’s...
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Landscaping
The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, releases the fifth episode in season three of its popular “Face Value” podcast, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS. The episode focuses on trends in landscape architecture and debates…
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International Valuation
The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, releases episode four in season three of its popular “Face Value” podcast, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS. The episode focuses on International Appraisals featuring guest Cesar Cantu...
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Vineyards & Wineries
The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, releases episode three in season three of its popular “Face Value” podcast, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS. The episode focuses on Wine Appraisals featuring guest Nick Cadigan, MAI, the...
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Yellowbook Appraising
The Appraisal Institute releases the second episode of season three of its “Face Value” podcast, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS. The episode focuses on Yellowbook Appraising, with insights from guests Tim Hansen, Director at the US Department of the Interior’s...
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Preview Episode: We're Back!
Face Value, the Appraisal Institute's podcast has relaunched for season 3. Catch up with hosts Warren Boizot and Tonia Vailas, hear about their ideas for new episodes, and send along your own to [email protected]!
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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,...
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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…
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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.
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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.
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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