The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Oct 29 2024 184 ep. 24 mins 37
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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 184 | Critical Thinking and Objectivity

Oct 29 2024 31 mins  
Fannie Mae is insisting that appraisers must have objective support for their adjustments, specifically for market conditions and gross living area. Guest host Hal Humphreys talks with Tim Andersen about how critical thinking leads to objectivity and helps appraisers comply with Fannie Mae guidelines and arrive at supportable conclusions.Want to avoid getting a deficiency letter fr

The Appraisal Update - Episode 183 | A Conversation with Marty Wagar

Oct 22 2024 34 mins  
One of the biggest reasons that appraisers get disciplined is failing to support land value. If you have plenty of comparable land sales, developing an opinion of the land value is simple, But what if you're an appraiser in a built-up area with no recent land sales? Listen in as Bryan and guest Marty Wagar explore other ways to support your opinion, a topic Marty covers in his new

The Appraisal Update - Episode 182 | Want to snag more orders?

Oct 15 2024 23 mins  
Want to meet potential new clients and get more orders immediately?Come to an appraiser conference! In August, Bryan set up his mic at Valuation Expo and interviewed lots of attendees, including working appraisers, trainees, lenders, AMCs, and lots of other folks whose work intersects with appraisal services. Listen in and hear what they had to say about why they attend Val Expo an

The Appraisal Update - Episode 181 | Taking the Big Tech Leap

Oct 07 2024 37 mins  
Taston Sick is a licensed appraiser in Northern Colorado who works in the family residential appraisal business. After attending ACTS and the Appraisal Summit, he and his sister Ellie decided to make a big change in how their firm does appraisals. Listen in to hear how Taston and Ellie adopted new tech for data collection and reporting. It was probably scary and overwhelming at the

The Appraisal Update - Episode 180 | Are Appraisers Becoming Obsolete?

Oct 01 2024 32 mins  
We've been hearing the rumblings: Some appraisers believe the end is near for the appraisal profession. Listen in as Bryan and his guest Simon Blackburn discredit that notion. Blackburn is founder and CEO of MtgeFi, a company that forecasts mortgage trends. In the episode, he discusses his recent article, "Top 10 Reasons Appraisals Are Here to Stay and Critical to U.S. and Global M

The Appraisal Update - Episode 179 | Fed Cuts Interest Rate

Sep 24 2024 10 mins  
In this special edition of the Appraisal Update podcast, guest host Hal Humphreys asks economist Mark Calabria to explain what the Fed's .5% interest rate cut means for mortgage markets, homebuyers, and appraisers.Calabria is a senior adviser to the Cato Institute, former director of FHFA, and the author of Shelter from the Storm: How a Covid Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted.🔔 SUBS

The Appraisal Update - Episode 178 | FHA, Forms, & Fannie Mae

Sep 17 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, Bryan tackles a hot topic from a practicing appraiser: the appropriate form for final inspections on new constructions for FHA loans. He provides a detailed answer based on HUD policy and also delves into a compelling "What If?" scenario that could reshape your approach.But that's not all! Bryan also shares exciting insights from his recent visit to Fannie Mae's He

The Appraisal Update - Episode 177 | Change, change, change!

Aug 27 2024 16 mins  
Let's talk about change — and not the jingle in your pockets. Change is coming in the appraisal world, likely the biggest change ever for residential appraising. The new UAD is finally in sight. The train is coming. Are you getting on board or letting it pass by? Listen in as Bryan interviews someone who knows all about how we resist change and ways we can learn to adapt. In fact

The Appraisal Update - Episode 176 | Come Together Right Now

Aug 13 2024 18 mins  
We've been going on and on about conferences all summer. Next week, one's actually happening. Why do folks get so fired up about Valuation Expo and the Appraisal Summit, our two premier summer conferences in Vegas? Listen in as Bryan asks several Summit attendees — both veterans and newbies — why they love coming together with their peers, and what they take away from these eve

The Appraisal Update - Episode 175 | What's Shaking at Val Expo 2024?

Aug 06 2024 24 mins  
Valuation Expo is making waves! As Jim says, we've "Shaken Things Up." There's also an exciting new app we're introducing. Join Bryan along with guest Jim Morrison and AEL's super guru Doug Hayes as they delve into the latest updates and explain why you should attend, even if it's just for one day. Jim calls it "Vegas in a Day!"Valuation Expo 2024August 19th-21st, Caesars Palace, L