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The November 2nd mandate is almost here. Are you ready for what UAD 3.6 actually looks like out in the field? Glen Calderon has already completed more than 15 UAD 3.6 appraisals, and he’s sharing the real-world lessons, workflow challenges, and software decisions other appraisers need to hear before the deadline hits. Plus, we'll share a little more about the event happening tomorrow and Thursday (October 21-22) to prepare appraisers for this shift. If you’re still figuring out your 3.6 game plan, this episode is a must-listen. Register for the UAD 3.6 Software Shootout here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-event-october-21st-22nd-2026/ Learn more about ValcoMD here: https://valcomd.com/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

Breaking news in the UAD 3.6 world! Rachel Robinson, COO of TrueFootage, returns to the Buzzcast alongside Matthew Hyatt, Chief Appraiser and General Manager of Appraisal Services, with a major announcement: TrueFootage has received GSE verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Hal sits down with them both to break down what this verification means, how TrueFootage is preparing appraisers for the November 2nd mandate, and what to look for when choosing your UAD 3.6 platform. Plus, get a preview of TrueFootage’s upcoming live demo at the UAD 3.6 Software Shootout! Want to join the Software Shootout next week? You can learn more and register here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-event-october-21st-22nd-2026/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

The latest ASC data reveals some concerning numbers: 62,831 active appraisers, 4.2% fewer than last year, with the biggest losses concentrated among residential appraisers. Chase Pursley, founder of JobsInAppraisal.com and Appraisal Inbox, joins Hal Humphreys to break down what these numbers reveal about the shrinking residential workforce, the Licensed Residential designation, geographic shifts, and the industry’s misunderstood pipeline. They also look at what a shrinking appraiser population could mean as UAD 3.6 rapidly approaches its mandatory deadline. See Chase Pursley's full article here: https://appraisalbuzz.com/analysis-of-2026-asc-appraisal-license-data/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

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? Learn more:  AscendAppraisers.com TheValuationCollective.com Register for the Summit (Oct. 31 - Nov 3) at AppraisalSummit.net At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

A UAD 3.6 appraisal starts before you ever open a software program. It starts with the data. Today, we are talking with the person who decided to rethink how this data gets collected, and then put himself in the middle of the biggest software comparison event this profession has ever seen. Certified residential appraiser and ProxyPics founder Luke Tomaszewski joins us today to talk about the changing world of property data collection, the Uniform Property Dataset, LiDAR floor plans, and what appraisers need from the field as the November 2nd mandate rapidly approaches. Luke also 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? Read on and register here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-event-october-21st-22nd-2026/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

With the UAD 3.6 mandate just around the corner, we're asking the big question: Is your software ready? In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Ryan Marshall, CEO of Apex Analytics Corporation, and Guy Bantleman, VP of Anow, to talk about Anow3.6, its one-click UAD 3.6 export, and what the transition to dynamic reporting means for appraisers. They also look at the bigger picture and where they see the appraisal industry heading next. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

This week, Hal sits down with Angela Craig, who is breaking new ground in the appraisal world. As the first person to complete both the Licensed Residential and Certified Residential PAREA programs through the Appraisal Institute, Angela 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. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

What does it look like to start or build an appraisal career amidst all this change? Trint Campbell is just five years into the profession, and he’s navigating the challenges of modern appraisal—UAD 3.6, new technology, and a rapidly changing industry. In this episode, Trint shares what he’s learned so far, what he wishes he’d known when he started, and why he believes there’s still a strong future for appraisers who are willing to adapt. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

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. You won't want to miss this one. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

What happens when the people building appraisal technology are also running a high-volume appraisal firm? Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with Anir Prativadi, co-founder and CEO of ValueMate, to talk AI, automation, and the future of residential appraisal. With ValueMate now verified by both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for UAD 3.6, Anir shares how the platform is designed to dramatically reduce the time spent on inspections and reporting—while keeping the appraiser in control of what matters—judgment calls. With November 2nd fast approaching, this conversation offers a look at what UAD 3.6 and AI could really mean for our day-to-day work. Go online and visit ValueMate.ai to learn more. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

In today's episode, Hal Humphreys welcomes Jeff Hogan—Chief Appraiser at Valligent, SVP of Valuations at Veros, and host of the ValTALK podcast—for a special crossover episode focused on the future of the appraisal profession. Together, they discuss the AQB's proposed qualification changes, why growing the next generation of appraisers is critical, and what the industry's transition to UAD 3.6 means for those entering the profession today. Jeff also shares insights from Valligent's UAD 3.6 experience thus far and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what lenders are saying about the evolving valuation landscape. Plus, get a preview of the opening fireside chat at Valuation Expo, where Jeff, Hal, Kelly Davids, and Lisa Desmarais will discuss one of the profession's biggest challenges (and opportunities)—building a stronger appraisal community for the future. Be sure to check out Hal's guest appearance on episode 6 of the ValTALK Podcast, where he joins Jeff Hogan to continue this discussion around UAD 3.6, AI, and the future of the appraisal profession. P.S. It's not too late to register for Val Expo (August 16-19). Choose your level and register here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#register At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

Lender work isn't the only pathway to a successful appraisal business. On today's episode, Nick Conteduca, Co-Founder of Banks Technologies and Banks Valuation, shares how appraisers can tap into estate appraisals, divorce cases, tax appeals, litigation support, and other non-lender opportunities—all while overcoming the biggest hurdles of finding clients, managing projects, and of course, getting paid. Plus, he introduces HomeVault, a new platform designed to help appraisers grow their business beyond traditional lending work. Learn more about HomeVault here: www.GetHomeVault.com Register for this year's Valuation Expo here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#register At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

Everyone's talking about UAD 3.6, but what happens when the orders actually start flowing in? Liz Green of ServiceLink joins the Buzzcast today to share what she's learned from processing live UAD 3.6 appraisals, the lessons appraisers should know before the November deadline, and why speaking a common data language across the valuation industry matters more than ever. If you're looking for practical insights instead of speculation, this episode delivers. Join us for Valuation Expo, August 16-20: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#register At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

Today, we talk with a company that has reached a major milestone, earning UAD 3.6 verification from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Humza Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Automax.ai, returns to the Buzzcast to discuss what the verification process involved, how Automax's AI-powered workflow was built for UAD 3.6 with the appraiser in mind, and why he believes technology can help us tackle growing capacity challenges without replacing human judgment. Find out where appraisal technology is headed next. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.

Today, we talk with someone who recently joined the growing list of software providers verified for UAD 3.6 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—but that's not the company's only big announcement. Reggora CEO and co-founder Brian Zitin discusses their newly launched free appraisal forms software, what GSE verification means for appraisers and lenders, and why he believes an end-to-end platform is the future of residential appraisal. This conversation looks at where the industry is headed, and how appraisers can prepare for what's next. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.