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    Welcome to Face Value

    Join co-hosts Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, and Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, as they share appraiser news, insights and stories with appraisers and real estate professionals alike. Tune in as they dive into the hottest topics in the appraisal profession, and more.

    Welcome to "Face Value" from Tonia and Warren! 
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    Episode 20: How the Appraisal Institute Works

    The Appraisal Institute, the leading association of real estate appraisers, releases the 17th episode in season three of its popular “Face Value” podcast, hosted by Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS.

    In episode 20, 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 structure flows from chapters to regions to the national level
    • The role of members in shaping policies and decisions
    • Simple ways to get involved through volunteering and chapter activities
    • The networking and professional benefits of active participation
    • How the 45-day notice period ensures members have a real voice in policy changes

    As Mignogna explains, the Institute is truly member-driven, and getting involved may be easier than you think.


    Appraiser-centric—in line with all the Appraisal Institute’s communications—the new Face Value podcast is targeting audiences across the wider real estate industry. Member input and podcast ideas are welcome and encouraged. We want to hear from you! If you have great podcast ideas, contact us.

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    Get to Know Your Hosts
    podcast host Tonia Vailas

    Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS

    Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, has been appraising commercial real estate in the New York City Tri-State area for over 20 years. She is currently a member of the National Board of Directors holding the position of Vice Chair for Region IV, and serves as a member of the National Finance Committee.  She is very active within the Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, was chapter president in 2018, and has chaired numerous committees, including Education, Seminars and Scholarship. Vailas is currently a LIAI chapter board member. In addition to overseeing the Real Estate Property Valuations unit, in her current position, Vailas oversees the Real Estate Financial Services team, which is comprised of lease auditors, lease administrators, revenue specialists and budget analysts.
    podcast host Warren Boizot

    Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS

    Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, has been a Certified Residential Appraiser in the Denver Metro area for 26 years, and a Designated Member of the Appraisal Institute for just over 10 of those years. He is very active at the Colorado Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, as the 2021 Chapter President and is very involved with numerous committees such as the Chair of the new “Residential Topics and Solutions Committee” and an active member of both Government Relations and Education Committees. At the National Level, he currently serves as chair of the Annual Conference Modernization Project Team and formerly the Chair of the Residential Appraiser Project Team.

    Warren enjoys living in, and appraising in downtown Denver, close to his favorite property type, high-rise luxury condos, (Warren has been known to ride his electric scooter to inspections). 

    When not appraising, Boizot is a self-proclaimed fitness junkie and gym rat, who moonlights by teaching indoor-rowing and group fitness classes. He thrives on travel with favorite destinations being Thailand, Tokyo, Vietnam, and Iceland. He admittedly watches and knows way too much about bad reality television, and no, this Coloradan does not snowboard or ski!


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