IAAO releases podcast

Aug. 1 – There’s a new way to stay informed, inspired, and connected in the property assessment profession — and it’s hitting the airwaves. IAAO is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast: Assessing the Situation.

Hosted by Shannon Hiss, RES, RMA and Justin Eimers, AAS, RMA, both seasoned Assessment Advisors with the IAAO, Assessing the Situation offers an engaging and accessible platform for discussing challenges, ideas, innovations, and individuals shaping the future of our profession.

The first episode, now available, features an interview with Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and former IAAO President Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS; along with interviews of Chesney Leafblad of the Cook County Board of Review; the IAAO Annual Conference Local Host Committee Chairs Katie Grasso and Kenny Pennington; and IAAO Library Services Director, Elizabeth Ferguson, Ph.D.

Each episode will feature conversations with some of the best and brightest minds in the assessment industry — from local government leaders to international experts, data specialists to veteran assessors. Listeners can expect insights on a wide range of topics, including reassessment strategies, emerging technologies, data standards, legal challenges, education, equity and uniformity issues, career development, and much more.

Why should you tune in?
In today’s fast-evolving assessment landscape, staying up to date with current events is challenging. Assessing the Situation gives you on-the-go access to timely and relevant discussions that matter to your work — whether you’re in the office, in the field, or on the commute. It’s an opportunity to learn from others, reflect on current practices, and be part of a larger conversation about the future of our field.

As IAAO continues to support assessment professionals around the world, this podcast serves as another step forward in helping assessors stay connected, stay current, and stay inspired.

Coming soon, look for new episodes of Assessing the Situation wherever you get your podcasts (such as Spotify or Apple) — and be sure to subscribe, share, and let us know what topics you want to hear covered.

Have a story idea or someone you’d like to hear interviewed? Contact Justin Eimers at eimers@iaao.org and help shape the conversation.