USPAP and the Calm Mind. In this deep-dive, Tim Andersen, The Appraisers Advocate, explores how USPAP becomes far more powerful when paired with an internal discipline of calm, clarity, and composure. While the Ethics Rule, Competency Rule, Scope of Wor

USPAP: The Moral Compass of the Appraiser, from Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate (tim@theappraisersadvocate.com). This podcast is a powerful exploration of the ethical, philosophical, and professional foundations of real estate appraisal. It

In this episode of The Appraisers Advocate, host Tim Andersen, MAI explores the surprising power of uncertainty not as a weakness, but as one of the highest professional and moral virtues. Drawing on philosophy, science, art, and real estate appraisal

This is a powerful episode of The Appraisers Advocate. In it, Timothy C. Andersen, MAI, explores what an ancient Roman legend can teach us today. We appraisers need to practice ethics, morality, and professional courage. Horatius at the Bridge by Tho

In this episode of The Appraisers Advocate, Tim Andersen, MAI, dives into a timeless question for real estate appraisers: Is market value the same as true value? If not, what’s the difference? Why are both important for an appraiser to know an

USPAP: Stones or Cities?In the world of real estate appraisal, every professional faces a choice: are we simply hauling stones, or are we building cities? That question lies at the heart of USPAP: Stones or Cities, a reflection on why appraisers must emb

H1: UAD 3.6: Blessing or Bother? A Practical Guide for Residential AppraisersRollout begins September 8, 2025. Whether UAD 3.6 is a blessing or a bother depends on your practice focus. If you live on the GSE side of the house, mastering the nuances is un

What does your signature mean? In real estate appraisal, ethics (i.e., USPAP) and public trust form the foundation of professional credibility. This episode of The Appraisers Advocate emphasizes the critical importance of an appraisers signature, which

Why are there among our Fellows who conclude the new UAD3.6 is a terror? It may be that it is a change from what we already know, and everybody (not just appraisers) fear changes. Or maybe it is because this will require appraisers to learn a new &#8220

What’s wrong with the supervisor/trainee model? Nothing, other than it does not work. Outside of that small limitation, it is entirely viable. So, really, despite the fact that model is as old as dirt, what’s wrong with it? If it does not