The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Ever had a hard time finding that third comp? You got two great sales, but just can't find the third one to fit the parameters. What do you do? Do you make one up? Do you leave it out? Check in with Bryan Reynolds and learn some ways to deal with limited sales data.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelear...

What is it going to take for appraisers to be considered professionals? Today we operate in a business, but sooner than later - if we play our cards right - we can be seen as professionals. Professionals, not tradespeople or just business people. Join Bryan Reynolds in this episode of The Appraisal Update as he discusses the profession of appraising real estate. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel...

How much detail do you need to go into when reporting your observations? Do you have to report holes in screens? Don't all screens have holes? Join Bryan Reynolds on the AeL weekly podcast, The Appraisal Update.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates o...

Join Bryan Reynolds, of Appraiser eLearning, as he chats with "Billy," an appraiser who had a complaint filed against him. Not only did Billy overcome the complaint. It was 100% dismissed. He then sued the complainant and got a settlement. So, it's possible to no only overcome the bullying but to come out on top.  This episode is a must listen for all appraisers. We put ourselves ou...

In this episode of The Appriasal Update, Bryan Reynolds chats with Jim Park the executive director of The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC). The ASC is the body that regulates appraisal requirements, appraisers, and - generally speaking - all things appraisal related. Join Bryan and Mr. Park as they discuss the state of the appraisal industry, where we are and where we're going. This episode is a...

Bryan Reynolds chats about highest and best use and ways we might consider this foundational appraisal issue. How do you address issues of adaptive reuse? How do you deal with a property that’s unique? HABU isn’t always a foregone conclusion. Listen to Brian talk about the ways to consider this section of the appraisal, one of the most overlooked - yet most important parts of the process. 🔔 SUBSC...

A kick in the head can be a great learning opportunity. Have you ever been kicked in the head? Sometimes, we need a swift knock to the noggin to drive home a point.  This episode - Pain Take the time to build your toolbox with ways to make money. Don't avoid jobs just because you have a notion that it's outside of your normal appraisal practice. You can work as a consultant. We suggest y...

In which Bryan Reynolds talks about basements. Can you trust the homeowner?  Hal Humphreys here. Along with Bryan Reynolds, I produce this podcast and help with educational development here at Appraiser eLearning. I once had a basement issue with a house that I owned.  I sold my first home in Green Hills in Nashville several years ago. An agent wanted to show the house to her client and scheduled...

In which Bryan Reynolds talks about property inspections and USPAP. The Appraisal Update is the official podcast of Appraiser eLearning. Join us every week to get an update, a single scenario, a point to ponder - something to consider for your appraisal practice today.  Appraiser eLearning provides the best quality continuing education in the real estate appraisal space.  What sets us apart? For o...