The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Listen in as Bryan breaks down why some appraisers may need to upgrade their professional tools ASAP —  to make their lives easier and their businesses more efficient. He shows some old tools and some new ones and even tries to break his iPad on screen. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professionals.  Our motto: Learn because you want to. We’re m...

How was your Monday? Mine was the Mondayest of all Mondays: I had $500 fly out of my hands. It's gone. But it's OK! I try to keep a positive attitude and be excited for what's next. What is next? Join my dear friend, Miss Teresa Walker, and me to talk about what's going on with the NAA and their upcoming conference. — Bryan Reynolds NAA: https://www.naappraisers.org/ * * * * *...

The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) announced this week there will be a 5th Exposure Draft to the proposed changes to USPAP.  Will they get this completed to have a new edition of USPAP by January 2024? Only time will tell, but they are running out of time. I also offer a quick tip in this podcast of how to secure some referrals for your services. Listen in to this fully packed episode. * * * * *...

We've got BIG news to share: Appraiser eLearning is growing. We've just acquired Valuation Expo and the Appraisal Buzz newsletter & podcast! We're still the same scrappy little company, but now we've got new ways to reach our community of appraisers with information, education, and networking opportunities. And we're thrilled to have the great team at Buzzcast joining...

Bryan brings in a solar expert appraiser,  Mark Buhler,  to discuss the valuation of houses with solar panels — and learns so much in this short podcast. Join the conversation about this upcoming trend of capturing natural energy. Mark Buhler's upcoming class on appraising solar panels: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/how-to-appraise-solar-panels-live-virtual-class-february-6th-7th/ *...

What's happening that will soon impact appraisers?  USPAP is likely to change, and the Fourth Exposure Draft is out and waiting for your input. Craig Morley explains what an exposure draft is and why it's important for appraisers to get involved. Do you like and support the proposed changes or hate them? All interested parties are encouraged to comment in writing to the ASB before the de...

Bryan continues speaking with practicing appraisers to see what they are doing during these slow times. Barry Phillips is not just a boots on the ground appraiser; he's also on the NAA Board of Directors. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professionals.  Our motto: Learn because you want to. We’re more than just a CE shop. We offer free train...

What do breaking boards, paper airplanes, and appraisals have in common? Listen in as Bryan and Tim Anderson, MAI break it down. We discuss a variety of things that will help appraisers do their job better. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professionals.  Our motto: Learn because you want to. We’re more than just a CE shop. We offer free training...

Bryan sits down with Scott Cullen to discuss the market, workload and predictions for the new year. They also recommend appraisers gain additional education and learn skills that will sharpen their analytical tools. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professionals.  Our motto: Learn because you want to. We’re more than just a CE shop. We offer free...

Bryan Reynolds talks with Jamie Owen, MNAA, HMS Aspen Appraisal Services about how to deal with times like these, when the appraisal business is slow. We discuss proactive strategies and how to maintain an optimistic attitude for the future. Appraisers will be around for a long time - will you continue to be one of them?   🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserele...

Bryan has a message for you from a sunny balcony in Sarasota, FL: Appraisers are stressed, worried and just scared. But things are going to be OK. Keep your cool, stay positive, and look at ways to create opportunities. As an appraiser, you have a tremendous asset: your knowledge and skill set as an appraiser. * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow pro...

My last podcast included a thank you to a George who was a mentor. Today I have another George to thank. This George was instrumental in encouraging me and many others to teach, learn, give back and get involved, to try to improve the appraisal profession. This week's episode is a tribute to him. — Bryan Reynolds 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearnin...

Are you a trainee and need more experience on your experience log? Are you a Certified Residential Appraiser and would like an opportunity to advance to the highest level of licensure of a Certified General Appraiser?  Hear how Bryan went from a Certified Residential Appraiser to a Certified General Appraiser and how thankful he is for the opportunities that have come his way. Don't wait for...

Supply and demand are basic economic forces. As we know, the more scarce a desired product or service is, the higher the price. This means a small pool of valuation pros offering expert services like litigation support can command a good price.  Litigation appraising or support is an interest-rate safe field. People will always become deceased and get divorced (not in that order). Roads will be bu...

How can you diversify your practice? Let us count the ways. In this episode Bryan hosts Rudy Robinson, an MAI and certified general appraiser with some very interesting specialties. Listen in and find out what they are.  * * * * * * * * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professionals.  Our motto: Learn because you want to. We’re more than just a CE shop. We offer f...

Do you work in your business or on your business? Can your business operate while you're on vacation? Listen in as Bryan discusses the importance of  building your business and not just working IN the business. A discussion with Paul Ryll, who not only owns an appraisal business but multiple restaurants, will give you many things to consider if you're a business owner.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to o...

Bryan and his guest, Jason Covington, talk about the importance of appraisers coming together. There's a synergy with being around positive, like-minded people. Good things can happen for the appraisal profession if we could just come together and combine efforts. Jason Covington resisted getting involved for years. He finally jumped in — and is happy he did.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube chan...

Consider giving others the gift of time. We all are very busy people these days, with to-do lists packed full of items. Seems like before you can get the last item checked off, more have been added to the list.  Time is scarce, so the best gift is sharing time with one another. If you can't meet someone in person, make a call. Send a card or even a small gift. You never know what an impact yo...

Bryan Reynolds hosts Dr. Ryan Alimo, a NASA machine-learning scientist who created a groundbreaking app for smartphones and tablets that helps appraisers, agents, and architects map out floor plans accurately and efficiently. It's called OPAL AI Scan To3D, and it may just revolutionize how we inspect and measure properties. Link to OPAL AI: https://opaltech.ai/scan_to_3d * * * * * * * * * * *...

Bryan speaks with a certified real property appraiser who specializes in properties that are contaminated or have a stigma. Are there such things as ghosts? Join Bryan and his guest as they discuss a case he was involved in which the house was deemed haunted. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 S...

How well do you know USPAP? How well should you know it? If you were in the hot seat, would you be comfortable answering questions about USPAP? Listen in as Bryan breaks it down to a less difficult look at appraisers' minimum requirements and ideas of how you can test yourself. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: app...

Have you ever met someone you felt you've known forever and had an instant connection? I did just that recently while lecturing in Columbus, OH. Listen in to learn more about this amazing appraiser, who also finds time to give back to this profession.  * * * * * At Appraiser eLearning, we're here to help our fellow professionals.  Our motto: Learn because you want to. We’re more than jus...

Bryan lets you get to know a valuable member of his valuation team. You will enjoy listening to Preacher Shawn the trainee. He's a good fellow. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com 📱 Follow us on socials: AeL&...

When you are slow, things get scary. But maybe this is just the opportunity you have been waiting for to bring on a helper — an administrative assistant, researcher, analyst, or even a trainee. Listen in as Bryan speaks with Peter Fontana and James Heaslet, Chief Appraiser, Department of Veterans Affairs. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your...

Could an older mobile home compete for the same buyers as a newer custom-built home? Is it even remotely possible? Listen in as Bryan discusses one of the most important decisions an appraiser makes daily.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appra...