The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Dec 10 2024 189 ep. 25 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 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

The Appraisal Update - Episode 185 | A Trainee Faces Her Fears

Nov 05 2024 26 mins

At the Appraisal Summit in September, Bryan met an aspiring appraiser who has listened to all of his podcast. After a gentle nudge, he encouraged her to be a guest on this episode. Listen in as she discusses her decision to become an appraiser, the obstacles she's encountered along the way, and the benefits of networking.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes

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