The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Jan 21 2025 195 ep. 25 mins 38
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Each week, Bryan Reynolds tells stories, shares appraisal industry news, or brings up points to ponder that are relevant to boots-on-the-ground real estate appraisers. You can also watch these episodes at the Appraiser eLearning YouTube channel.

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The Appraisal Update - Episode 194 | Top 3 Appraiser Errors

Jan 21 2025 24 mins  
After doing more than 2,000 appraisal reviews over the years, Bryan and his team have seen the same errors crop up again and again. In this episode, he'll unpack the three most common mistakes appraisers make. Listen through to the end to hear the story of two lumberjacks who start and finish chopping wood at the same time, yet one manages to cut more wood despite taking a full hou

The Appraisal Update - Episode 194 | New Year's Resolutions

Jan 14 2025 18 mins  
Have you made a new year's resolution? Did you vow to exercise more, drink less, or spend more time with family? We all have big plans for changing ourselves in early January, but the reality is that most of us don't succeed. Is there a better way to change our habits than making a resolution on January 1st? Join Bryan as he suggests an alternative to absolutes.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to ou

The Appraisal Update - Episode 193 | Top Ten Moments of 2024

Jan 07 2025 40 mins  
Join Bryan and his guest, Hal Humphreys, as they reflect on (and laugh about) some of the most memorable moments of last year — the good, the bad, and the ugly. To listen to the Appraisal Buzzcast (Storyboard's sister podcast), go to Buzzsprout.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes: /appraiserelearning✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiser

The Appraisal Update - Episode 192 | Appraising Like a Cowboy

Dec 30 2024 39 mins  
What did you want to be when you were a kid? A firefighter? A cowboy? A lot of kids don't even know what an appraiser is. Join Bryan and his guest Brad Bassi, a real cowboy-turned-appraiser in Temecula, CA. Brad shares his journey from focusing on mortgage-related appraisal work to specializing in private-party assignments like proposed construction, ranches, and litigation support

The Appraisal Update - Episode 191 | Does AI Lie?

Dec 23 2024 28 mins  
Sometimes, AI just makes stuff up. Bryan's guest, Hal Humphreys, has an incredible story about an AI tool that answered his research question with wholly fabricated studies — and then apologized for making them up.Who's accountable when AI fabricates information? Should you “fire” AI? Tune in for this fascinating conversation that explores the boundaries of ethics, responsibi

The Appraisal Update - Episode 190 | Would you encourage your kid to become an appraiser?

Dec 17 2024 35 mins  
There's a lot of fear and anger floating around in the appraisal-world ether these days. But there's also plenty of hope and enthusiasm. Unfortunately, outrage is louder — it tends to drown out optimism.In this episode, Bryan sits down with a couple of the optimists: Jason and Eli, a father and son who share a passion for appraising. Join us as father and son share their thoughts

The Appraisal Update - Episode 189 | Marcus Hill, "Assessing My Value"

Dec 10 2024 42 mins  
"What do you want me to do? OK, boom, I'll do it." This is a quote from Marcus Hill's book, Assessing My Value. It's also good advice for trainees, aspiring appraisers, and anyone who's seeking a mentor or a new opportunity. When Marcus launched his own firm in 2008, he was one of the youngest appraisal business owners in the South, amid a challenging market. He's also worked for F

The Appraisal Update - Episode 188 | The Future of Appraisal Reports

Dec 03 2024 31 mins  
Join Bryan and his guest, software developer Jeff Bradford, as they discuss the end of appraisal forms and the new reports that are coming very soon. Jeff and Bryan also talk about new information recently published on Fannie Mae's website that will give you additional insight about the report. To learn more about the new UAD, see Jeff's video, "Building a Bridge to the Future."�

The Appraisal Update - Episode 187 | State of the Appraisal Profession

Nov 19 2024 32 mins  
Jamie Owen is one of the nicest appraisers around. In this wide-ranging conversation, Bryan and Jamie try to shed some light on the state of the profession and share creative ways to make more money.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes: /appraiserelearning✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiserelearning.com🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily appra

The Appraisal Update - Episode 186 | Is the Sky Falling for Appraisers?

Nov 12 2024 39 mins  
Does FHFA's big announcement about expanding appraisal waiver eligibility signal the end for appraisers? Join Bryan's guests, Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley, to answer these questions. They'll also talk about their new podcast, "Market Moves with Mark and Jeff," and the newly announced timed outline for UAD. They might even predict who'll win the presidential election! By the time th