Appraisal Buzz

10/07/2026

Still time to join us today for this live webinar on the UAD 3.6 policy exception and what it means.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a one-time policy exception for Sellers that need more time to adopt UAD 3.6. The November 2 mandate is not changing, but the exception will affect how lenders, appraisers, AMCs, and software providers operate over the coming months. Join Lyle Radke of Fanni...

10/07/2026

Emily Braman has spent more than 35 years tackling the kinds of appraisal assignments most appraisers would probably sweat about. A third-generation appraiser, MAI, SRA, and nationally recognized expert in Frank Lloyd Wright homes, Emily joins Hal Humphreys to talk about valuing one-of-a-kind properties, building a defensible opinion when there are no comps, and what UAD 3.6 could mean for complex assignments.

She also shares why she founded Ascend Appraisers and co-founded The Valuation Collective to help women build stronger appraisal businesses. Plus, she answers the big question new appraiser are facing: Is appraisal still a good career in the age of AI?

Emily Braman has spent more than 35 years tackling the kinds of app...

10/05/2026

A UAD 3.6 appraisal starts before you ever open a software program. It starts with the data. Certified residential appraiser and ProxyPics founder Luke Tomaszewski reenvisioned how this data gets collected, and then put himself in the middle of the biggest software comparison event this profession has ever seen.

In this episode, he explains why he built ProxyPics, and what it means to create the real-world inspection package that all ten platforms will use in the upcoming UAD 3.6 Software Shootout.

Want to learn more about the Shootout happening Oct. 21st-22nd? Click the link in the comments.

09/15/2026

We are almost over capacity for our webinar at NOON ET today with TRUE FOOTAGE. Join us and find out about their new software to help appraisers with UAD 3.6.

A start-to-finish look at how TrueTracts helps appraisers move from analysis to completed report with stronger support, smarter workflow, and everything in one platform. We'll also show an exclusive look at our own brand-new report generation software, which will help you streamline your process eve...

09/11/2026

Angela Craig is the first person to complete both the Licensed Residential and Certified Residential PAREA programs through the Appraisal Institute She has firsthand experience with the pathway designed to remove one of the biggest barriers to entering this profession: finding a supervisory appraiser. In this episode, she talks about her journey, what PAREA is really like, and why she believes the program can help solve the profession’s pipeline problem.

09/04/2026

An Appraiser’s Perspective on Historical MLS Photos

An Appraiser's Perspective on Historical MLS Photos Recently, while researching comparable sales for an appraisal assignment using my local MLS, I ran into a problem that has become increasingly common. The listing photos had been deleted. Not on an older sale from years ago. On a recent sale.

09/02/2026

As UAD 3.6 approaches mandatory adoption, the appraisal industry is entering a new era of richer data, smarter technology, and what Santosh Kanse calls “collateral intelligence.”

In this episode, the CEO of GoSource Valuation joins Hal Humphreys to discuss what UAD 3.6 makes possible, how AI could reshape valuation, and what these changes mean for working appraisers, AMCs, and the future of the profession.

As UAD 3.6 approaches mandatory adoption, the appraisal industry is...

07/21/2026

Meet Dann Cann: Kentucky appraiser, philosopher, wearer of exquisite moustaches. He's got simple words to explain why he's gone to ten or more Valuation Expos. In short: because it pays off.

Hear it straight from the man himself. Then register.

Valuation Expo
August 16-19, 2026
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

Meet Dann Cann: Kentucky appraiser, philosopher, wearer of exquisit...

07/15/2026

Top 10 reasons to come to Valuation Expo this August:

10. You'll get up to 14h of CE at the general sessions.
9. ...and even more CE at bonus pre- and post-conference classes.
8. You can learn all about UAD 3.6.
7. It's a chance to catch up with old friends.
6. Ask your burning questions in person with GSE reps.
5. Get software demos from the engineers who created the apps.
4. Make new friends you can call on when you have a problem.
3. Dominate at co****le!
2. Win prizes and $$$ at the Appraisal Bee.

And the #1 reason to attend Val Expo is:
1. Meet new clients.*****

Top 10 reasons to come to Valuation Expo this August:10. You'll g...

07/08/2026

With the November 2nd UAD 3.6 mandate rolling in hot, we chat with Kim Angellone of ACI to hear about the lonnngggg process their software had to go through to get verified. She also talks about what to expect from this new reporting framework, the software applications that are being revamped to manage it, and more.