In this episode, we're joined by Rebecca Malmquist, City Assessor at the City of Minneapolis and IAAO President for 2024. We talk about nurturing the next generation of assessors, the challenges faced by the assessment industry, as well as her vision for IAAO. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Rebecca’s bio and big ideas 00:35 Rebecca’s experience in construction, urban planning, and assessment/appraisal Creating opportunities for growth and professional development Nurturing new blood in the assessment industry 4:01 The needs of both younger entrants ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by John Watling, Director at the International Property Tax Institute. We talk about the state of the office industry, related macroeconomic concerns, and relevant challenges for property assessors. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 John’s bio and big ideas 00:35 John's experience in property valuation and property tax policy The state of the office property sector and related challenges faced by assessment agencies The state of the office industry 4:57 The effect of the pandemic on offices as an asset class WFH dynamic ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Alex Armlovich, Senior Housing Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center. We talk about the housing shortage’s impact on affordability, the harms of growth controls, and the significance of property taxation in housing policy. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Alex’s bio and big ideas 00:35 Alex’s experience in housing policy at both the state and federal level Unlocking supply barriers to grow the supply of housing What’s up with housing? 1:52 Growth controls in the 20th century Collision of growth control with sprawl l ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Pat Alesandrini, Past-President of IAAO and Chief Deputy Property Appraiser in Hillsborough County, Florida. We talk about the growth and usage of artificial intelligence and machine learning, small jurisdictions and “dark store theory”, as well as other new trends in the assessment industry. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Pat’s bio and big ideas 00:35 Pat’s experience in the building and valuation, economics, and mass appraisal, and more Combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with geospatial analy ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Prine, Deputy City Assessor in Suffolk, Virginia. We talk about valuation methodology in Suffolk, recruiting new talent, as well as other new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Kevin’s background and big ideas 00:35 Matt’s experience in fee appraisal and assessment Recruiting a new wave of appraisers and assessors Transitioning from the private to the public sector 2:05 Drastic similarities vs drastic differences Be open-minded, flexible, and willing to learn IAAO courses are us ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Alex Alsup, Vice President of Research & Development at Regrid. We talk about the Detroit foreclosure crisis, Regrid’s work in collecting land parcel data, as well as transparency and accessibility in assessment. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Alex’s bio and big ideas 00:35 Alex’s experience in parcel mapping, data collection, and tackling the Detroit property tax foreclosure crisis How does land use and land taxation make housing so unaffordable in the US? What caused the Detroit property tax foreclosure crisis? 5 ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Marco Kuijper, Strategy Developer at The Netherlands Council for Real Estate Assessment. We talk about the role of oversight agencies in Netherlands property taxation, the growth of AI, as well as new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Marco’s bio and big ideas 00:35 Marco’s background in auditing and assessment oversight What will AI do to the assessment industry? Will taxpayers trust the results of AI valuation models? What effect will AI have on the industry in the short term? 3:00 T ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Paul Sanderson, President of the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI). We talk about optimal property taxation and best practices, theoretical vs practical challenges in taxation and assessment, as well as the famous Land Value Tax. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Paul’s bio and big ideas 00:35 Paul’s background in assessment and valuation What is IPTI? 2:05 Not-for-profit organization providing of advice, guidance, and training for everything property tax Completely and strictly impartial Meeting the educat ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Prine, Deputy City Assessor in Suffolk, Virginia. We talk about valuation methodology in Suffolk, recruiting new talent, as well as other new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Kevin’s background and big ideas 00:35 Matt’s experience in fee appraisal and assessment Recruiting a new wave of appraisers and assessors Transitioning from the private to the public sector 2:05 Drastic similarities vs drastic differences Be open-minded, flexible, and willing to learn IAAO courses are us ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Matt Woolford, Equalization Director at the Allegan County Government in Michigan. We talk about data standardization and assessment practices in Michigan, “Zillowification”, and new trends in the assessment field. We cover: Introduction to Assessment Matters podcast 00:00 Matt’s background and big ideas 00:23 Matt’s experience in government, equalization and assessment Allegan County: a growing agricultural community Proposition A (1995) in Michigan 2:53 Standardizing data in CAMA systems across Michigan county governments 5:15 “Zillow Talk ..read more