The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Bryan uses a real-life experience to demonstrate why you should check guidelines and policies for yourself and not just believe what someone says. They may be messing with you, deliberately deceiving you, interpreting the requirements differently than you would — or they might just be plain wrong. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAIS...

Host Bryan Reynolds speaks with Kevin Melton, a real estate appraiser in SW Louisiana, about the widespread devastation in the wake of Hurricane Laura, his own personal losses, and the ways people come together to help each other after a disaster.  Bryan is trying to find ways to assist appraisers in need. If you would like to help, contact Bryan directly: 270-302-8866 If you would like to contrib...

You as the appraiser do the right thing: You appraise the subject property for what it is worth. The opinion of market value is less than the sales agreement. A week later the client or AMC asks you to analyze the new sales agreement. How do you handle this? Do you do it or just say no? Keep in mind this new agreement was not in place as of the effective date of the appraisal. Listen in as Bryan p...

have you ever had that call? You know the one: An angry property owner calls and wants to talk to you about the appraisal you performed on their property. How do you speak to them while still complying with USPAP? Can you resolve the issue? Is it better to just ignore the call, since they are not your client?  Listen to how Bryan handled three different cases involving The Angry Property Owner. 🔔...

Bryan wants appraisers to stay connected and get involved. Are you connected? Are you involved? Do you really know what is going on with your profession? Bryan brings in guest Mark "Skap the Appraiser" Skapinetz to get his thoughts and suggestions on this matter. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelea...

Bryan is asking appraisers to get involved again. The AQB of The Appraisal Foundation is having an AQB Forum:  The Future of Distance Education . Bryan brings in AeL's Ben Maxwell and Aaliyah Terrell to join the discussion of what appraisal education might look like in the future and to encourage all appraisers to participate in the upcoming forum.  It all happens August 12th, 2020 at 1:00 PM...

Bryan takes a few minutes to explain how powerful a simple thank you can be and then offers several “Thank You” comments to the appraisal community. He also updates his listeners on ANSI 2765 2020 and how interested parties can get involved.  Get involved! You can make a difference. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: app...

Are you ready for the change that's coming? Bryan Reynolds and his guests, John Dingeman and Hamp Thomas, explore possible changes coming to the ANSI Guide as we know it. Are they good or bad?  Thank you to all the appraisers and others who sent in public comments. Please participate in the meeting July 22, 2020 (12:00 - 4:00). It is open to the public.   🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel t...

Bryan Reynolds got a question in the mail about whether a trainee should sign an appraisal report or just be listed in an addendum. Listen in to hear the answer and more. 🔔 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 📱 Foll...

When a manufactured home has vinyl skirting, what's FHA's policy on how to deal with that? Host Bryan Reynolds called HUD to get a little clarity. 🔔 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 socia...

Host Bryan Reynolds shares a story about a great restaurant meal, where everyone executed their roles flawlessly. Why not run your appraisal firm like a well-organized commercial kitchen, with everyone playing as a team? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and update...

Bryan Reynolds hosts a discussion with Julie Jones about appraisal options, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac extending deadlines, and other appraisal issues in the Covid era.     🔔 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 📱 Fo...

Host Bryan Reynolds makes a strong case for adopting new technologies for collecting information, preparing reports, and sending them to your customers. 🔔 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:...

Host Bryan Reynolds speaks with Mike Holzheimer, editor of Valuation Review, about the need for appraisers to come together and exchange ideas, whether in person or virtually. 🔔 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 📱...

In response to a webinar guest's comment, host Bryan Reynolds explains the difference between a bifurcated and a hybrid appraisal report, and when a bifurcated report would be appropriate. 🔔 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: ap...

Host Bryan Reynolds talks to three ex-business associates about current Covid-19 measures they're taking and the pros and cons of taking on trainees and unlicensed assistants. 🔔 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.c...

After a live virtual seminar, host Bryan Reynolds asked three seasoned residential appraisers to stay after class and chat about the state of residential appraisal in the pandemic era. Justin Gentry of rural northern CA, Carrie Lloyd from near Flint, MI, and Lisa Wilson of Charlotte, NC talked about what lenders in their areas were requiring in terms of desktop, drive-by, and full inspections — an...

Host Bryan Reynolds shares a few insights about how appraisers, in their reports, can be more transparent about their observations. 🔔 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's Facebook: ...

After a live virtual appraiser course, Bryan Reynolds spoke with three attendees about how clients and appraisers are adapting their work practices to the pandemic. Thanks to Tiffany Diamond of Mississippi, Carol Huffman of Arkansas, and Hannah Gossett of Kentucky for sharing their thoughts. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE...

I had a bit of a difficult time with this podcast. We like to think we're invincible, immune, unaffected, but that's silly. We are, at the end of the day, all vulnerable. This chat with my long time friend and partner, Bryan Reynolds, brought that realization home, in stark reality and made it tangible and personal. People, we damn near lost Bryan. Please give this podcast a listen. I&ap...

Could you appraise your mom's house? Can you base your fee on an appraised value? Or a listing price? Host Bryan Reynolds discusses these and other ethical questions appraisers face under The Ethics Rule. 🔔 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 Ap...

Host Bryan Reynolds discusses the deceptively complicated problems that arise when measuring a house. Where should you start? Are there recognized techniques for measuring odd spaces?  🔔 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: appraisalbu...

A common sense discussion of comp photos: what's acceptable, what's not, and where to draw the line. Listen as Bryan Reynolds reflects on comp photos from the perspective of appraisers, agents, lenders, and AMCs. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and upda...

Can you accept an assignment you're not competent to perform?  As an appraiser, there are lots of things you CAN do, but is there really an exception to the competency rule in USPAP? How does the question of ethics play into this? Host Bryan Reynolds discusses this popular topic, including some of the gray areas of appraisal assignments.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these epi...

Where are we going in the appraisal industry, and how can we prepare for it? Host Bryan Reynolds bumped into Craig Morley, president of the National Association of Appraisers, in Charleston, SC. Listen in as they discuss the future of appraisals, and how appraisers can stay relevant in a rapidly changing field.   🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅...