The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

USPAP. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. FHA. Dodd-Frank. FIRREA. There are so many rules, regulations, guidelines, and laws appraisers have to follow, it can make your head ache. Listen in to Bryan's conversation with Jeff Morley, chair of Utah's Appraisal Licensing and Certification Board, about how to navigate all those rules and avoid the kinds of common appraisal mistakes that can lead to...

Join Bryan and his business partner Hal Humphreys, host of the Appraisal Buzzcast, as they share a few ghost stories: Hear about the famous case of the Haunted House on the Hudson and the " Ghostbusters Ruling ,” a legal opinion stating that "as a matter of law, the house is haunted." Find out how real estate agents deal with houses that just feel "off" — by hiring "h...

How do you support your appraisal adjustments ... or DO you? In order to make market based adjustments, don't you have to analyze the actions of market participants? Please say yes. There's more to supporting your opinion than plotted sales and trend lines. What we call "the market" is really just people making decisions about buying homes. And those decisions aren't alway...

Is AI taking over the world? Not quite yet. But even now, AI can definitely be helpful to businesses willing to embrace change.  Bryan sits down with Tony Pistilli to talk about a company that uses technology to "look" inside houses and identify the objects and materials it sees. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    /appraiserelearning ✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We&...

Bryan speaks with guest Luke Tomaszewski, CEO of ProxyPics, about another service that can assist appraisers — and potentially provide opportunities for appraisers and trainees who might need some work. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    /appraiserelearning ✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily appraisal ne...

Bryan sits down with the Michelle Bradley, Chair of the ASB, to talk about the 2024 Edition of USPAP. What are the changes, and when is it coming out? What's the ASB working on now? These questions and many more are answered during this interview.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    /appraiserelearning ✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiserele...

Bryan sits down with Shawn Telford, chief appraiser with CoreLogic. Listen in as they discuss technology in the appraisal profession and engage in a deep conversation of the much anticipated Practical Application of Real Estate Appraisal, PAREA, which is now being offered as an alternative to the traditional trainee/supervisor path to gain experience to become a licensed or certified real property...

Bryan recently met two brothers at the Association of Texas Appraisers (ATA) meeting outside of Austin, TX. Victor Cornejo is a licensed appraiser, and Joshua Cornejo is a trainee; both are gearing up to take the certified residential exam. Listen in as these appraisal brothers describe their path to building a new appraisal practice during this trying time. See the Appraisal Brothers' site:...

Meet Bryan's guest Zaire Harris , a tenacious aspiring appraiser who relocated for training and even rode a bike to work every day for awhile. Listen to his inspiring story of endurance and determination. 🔔 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...

BREAKING NEWS: Last week we published a special edition about the Rapattoni cyberattack that shut down some MLS systems in 12 states. Yesterday Freddie Mac weighed in—in an email to their subscribers explaining what the outage means for appraisers and lenders and suggesting some temporary workarounds (such as RPR ). Listen in as Bryan and Scott Reuter reiterate that appraisers should only complete...

Bryan speaks with Gregory Shapiro, a practicing appraiser with 45 years of experience. Listen in as Shapiro looks back on the nearly half-century of appraisal industry history he's seen and explains what he means when he talks about a "broken appraisal business model."  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    /appraiserelearning ✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We'...

BREAKING NEWS: As you may have heard, a cyberattack has shut down Rapattoni , a property data provider, leaving realtors and appraisers in 12 states without access to MLS data. How will this affect your appraisal reports if you work in the affected areas? Listen in as Bryan reviews what USPAP says and suggests ways for appraisers to handle appraisal work if you don't have the data tools you n...

At Valuation Expo last week, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled their game-changing UAD redesign. We've got the inside scoop for you. In this episode, Bryan offers his take on the redesign. He also pulled aside some practicing appraisers right after the session broke and asked for their real-time reactions. Listen in to hear what fellow appraisers had to say about these groundbreaking change...

"Appraisers are so much more — researchers, investigators, problem solvers, data analysts, tech junkies & in some cases, mathematicians." Meet Bryan's guest, McCall Hedrick, a certified residential appraiser who is tired of all the negativity and said so in a recent LinkedIn post . Listen in! We'll talk about it. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:...

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into one of the most crucial aspects of the appraisal profession: the highest and best use analysis.  Listen in as Bryan guides you through the intricate world of USPAP reporting requirements for highest and best use analysis, the cornerstone of every appraisal. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    /appraiserelearning ✅ NEE...

Meet Jim Morrison and Karen Connolly, and hear all about Appraisal Buzz ,  The Appraisal Buzzcast , and Valuation Expo , an appraiser conference on August 7-9. Listen for a coupon code (valid through July 15) to get $50 off any ValExpo pass! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    /appraiserelearning ✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiserelearning.com...

What's it like to launch your own appraisal practice right before a slowdown? We'll hear from Bryan's guest, Kory Giddens, a sharp young appraiser who's had to market himself very creatively after starting his career at a frightening time—just as interest rate hikes jolted the market for his services. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:    / appraiserel...

Bryan's special guest Lisa Meinczinger, SRA, AI-RRS, ASA, CRP, RAA, CDEI, discusses the need for qualified appraisers to take on relocation appraisal assignments for companies that buy and sell property to support employee transfers. Bryan and Lisa talk about how to expand your practice and market yourself in this field, which is considered interest-rate safe. Even better: there's no cli...

At the recent AARO conference, Bryan Reynolds ran into an old friend, Ernie Durbin, who told him about a great lady who may just be the oldest living SRA. That great lady is Ernie's mom, Fran Durbin, who is 97 years old. Listen in as Fran looks back on a profession she loves and misses, and as her son reflects on following in his mother's footsteps. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to...

What would it mean  for a person to be in a state of "permanent beta"?  In this episode, Bryan hosts Entrepreneur Magazine editor-in-chief Jason Feifer to talk about his new book, Build for Tomorrow : An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career . They talk about four common phases people pass through when they're facing change and how we can b...

In this episode, Bryan talks about a new descriptive term he saw in an appraisal report. He was initially skeptical but has changed his tune about it. And he reviews a section of the URAR that some appraisers are not filling out correctly. Are you sure you're getting it right? Tune in and find out. * * * * * * * * * * * * The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news,...

In this episode, we explore the powerful message of "You Are a Problem Solver: Don't Let Limiting Beliefs Stop You" and the timeless lessons of "Who Moved My Cheese." Listen in as Bryan dives deep into the ways in which humans,especially appraisers,  resist change and the importance of embracing new opportunities. Learn how you can overcome limiting beliefs and develop a g...

Are you in compliance with the change that we learned about on January 18, 2023, which came into effect on April 18, 2023? Do you know what the policy changes are? Listen in as Bryan shows you where to find the source of the changes and highlights a few details and some common problem areas of policy. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professional...

Jim Baumberger has said appraisers are living in a post-FIRREA world. In this episode, he explains what that implies. We get his perspective on Fannie Mae's Selling Guide Announcement (SEL-2023-02) regarding Value Acceptance and what it means to appraisers and users of appraisal services.  And Ben Maxwell joins us to debrief last week's webinar with Fannie Mae's Lyle Radke , which h...

AeL partners Bryan Reynolds and Hal Humphreys talk about upcoming events where you can see them live and in person—and get some CE instruction! Also, tune in on March 23 for a live webinar with Lyle Radke answering questions about Fannie Mae's recent announcement. The Appraisal Report Webinar : Debriefing Fannie Mae's Selling Guide Announcement (March 23rd, 10am CT on YouTube) ACTS Confe...