Appraisal Buzzcast

Breaking news in the UAD 3.6 world! Rachel Robinson, COO of TrueFootage, returns to the Buzzcast alongside Matthew Hyatt, Chief Appraiser and General Manager of Appraisal Services, with a major announcement: TrueFootage has received GSE verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 

Hal sits down with them both to break down what this verification means, how TrueFootage is preparing appraisers for the November 2nd mandate, and what to look for when choosing your UAD 3.6 platform. Plus, get a preview of TrueFootage’s upcoming live demo at the UAD 3.6 Software Shootout!

Want to join the Software Shootout next week? You can learn more and register here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-event-october-21st-22nd-2026/

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

The latest ASC data reveals some concerning numbers: 62,831 active appraisers, 4.2% fewer than last year, with the biggest losses concentrated among residential appraisers. Chase Pursley, founder of JobsInAppraisal.com and Appraisal Inbox, joins Hal Humphreys to break down what these numbers reveal about the shrinking residential workforce, the Licensed Residential designation, geographic shifts, and the industry’s misunderstood pipeline. They also look at what a shrinking appraiser population could mean as UAD 3.6 rapidly approaches its mandatory deadline.

See Chase Pursley's full article here: https://appraisalbuzz.com/analysis-of-2026-asc-appraisal-license-data/

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

Emily Braman has spent more than 35 years tackling the kinds of appraisal assignments most appraisers would probably sweat about. A third-generation appraiser, MAI, SRA, and nationally recognized expert in Frank Lloyd Wright homes, Emily joins Hal Humphreys to talk about valuing one-of-a-kind properties, building a defensible opinion when there are no comps, and what UAD 3.6 could mean for complex assignments. She also shares why she founded Ascend Appraisers and co-founded The Valuation Collective to help women build stronger appraisal businesses. Plus, she answers the big question new appraiser are facing: Is appraisal still a good career in the age of AI?

Learn more: 

AscendAppraisers.com

TheValuationCollective.com

Register for the Summit (Oct. 31 - Nov 3) at AppraisalSummit.net

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

A UAD 3.6 appraisal starts before you ever open a software program. It starts with the data. Today, we are talking with the person who decided to rethink how this data gets collected, and then put himself in the middle of the biggest software comparison event this profession has ever seen.

Certified residential appraiser and ProxyPics founder Luke Tomaszewski joins us today to talk about the changing world of property data collection, the Uniform Property Dataset, LiDAR floor plans, and what appraisers need from the field as the November 2nd mandate rapidly approaches. Luke also explains why he built ProxyPics, and what it means to create the real-world inspection package that all ten platforms will use in the upcoming UAD 3.6 Software Shootout.

Want to learn more about the Shootout happening Oct. 21st-22nd? Read on and register here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-event-october-21st-22nd-2026/

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

With the UAD 3.6 mandate just around the corner, we're asking the big question: Is your software ready? In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Ryan Marshall, CEO of Apex Analytics Corporation, and Guy Bantleman, VP of Anow, to talk about Anow3.6, its one-click UAD 3.6 export, and what the transition to dynamic reporting means for appraisers. They also look at the bigger picture and where they see the appraisal industry heading next.

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

This week, Hal sits down with Angela Craig, who is breaking new ground in the appraisal world. As the first person to complete both the Licensed Residential and Certified Residential PAREA programs through the Appraisal Institute, Angela has firsthand experience with the pathway designed to remove one of the biggest barriers to entering this profession: finding a supervisory appraiser. In this episode, she talks about her journey, what PAREA is really like, and why she believes the program can help solve the profession’s pipeline problem.

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

What does it look like to start or build an appraisal career amidst all this change? Trint Campbell is just five years into the profession, and he’s navigating the challenges of modern appraisal—UAD 3.6, new technology, and a rapidly changing industry. In this episode, Trint shares what he’s learned so far, what he wishes he’d known when he started, and why he believes there’s still a strong future for appraisers who are willing to adapt.

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

As UAD 3.6 approaches mandatory adoption, the appraisal industry is entering a new era of richer data, smarter technology, and what Santosh Kanse calls “collateral intelligence.” In this episode, the CEO of GoSource Valuation joins Hal Humphreys to discuss what UAD 3.6 makes possible, how AI could reshape valuation, and what these changes mean for working appraisers, AMCs, and the future of the profession. You won't want to miss this one.

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

What happens when the people building appraisal technology are also running a high-volume appraisal firm? Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with Anir Prativadi, co-founder and CEO of ValueMate, to talk AI, automation, and the future of residential appraisal. With ValueMate now verified by both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for UAD 3.6, Anir shares how the platform is designed to dramatically reduce the time spent on inspections and reporting—while keeping the appraiser in control of what matters—judgment calls.

With November 2nd fast approaching, this conversation offers a look at what UAD 3.6 and AI could really mean for our day-to-day work.

Go online and visit ValueMate.ai to learn more.

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

In today's episode, Hal Humphreys welcomes Jeff Hogan—Chief Appraiser at Valligent, SVP of Valuations at Veros, and host of the ValTALK podcast—for a special crossover episode focused on the future of the appraisal profession.

Together, they discuss the AQB's proposed qualification changes, why growing the next generation of appraisers is critical, and what the industry's transition to UAD 3.6 means for those entering the profession today. Jeff also shares insights from Valligent's UAD 3.6 experience thus far and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what lenders are saying about the evolving valuation landscape.

Plus, get a preview of the opening fireside chat at Valuation Expo, where Jeff, Hal, Kelly Davids, and Lisa Desmarais will discuss one of the profession's biggest challenges (and opportunities)—building a stronger appraisal community for the future.

Be sure to check out Hal's guest appearance on episode 6 of the ValTALK Podcast, where he joins Jeff Hogan to continue this discussion around UAD 3.6, AI, and the future of the appraisal profession.

P.S. It's not too late to register for Val Expo (August 16-19). Choose your level and register here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#register

At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles.