Appraisal Buzzcast

The UAD 3.6 mandate is officially here. Today, Hal Humphreys sits down with Nitish Aitharaju of Deckspire and Jared Preisler of DataMaster to discuss the company’s GSE verification and its move from data and analytics into full end-to-end appraisal report writing. What does the new platform offer, how does it handle UAD 3.6 workflows, and what should appraisers know if they’re still figuring out their software situation? Plus, the team tackles a listener question about documenting outdoor amenities under the new standard.

Want instant access to the recording of the 2-day UAD 3.6 Software Shootout, plus the 14-page companion download? You can grab it here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-recorded-version/

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This week, Hal Humphreys welcomes back Narainder Chandwani, Founder and CEO of ApprAIz, to talk about his company’s new AI-powered QC product. Launched at Valuation Expo, Quality Check runs five independent AI engines against every appraisal report simultaneously, looking for UAD/GSE compliance gaps, inconsistent adjustments, and missing exhibits before a report reaches underwriting. Narainder explains how this technology works, why it was built specifically for UAD 3.6, and how it could change the QC process for appraisers, AMCs, and lenders.

You can learn more at Appraiz.biz

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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 November 2nd mandate is almost here. Are you ready for what UAD 3.6 actually looks like out in the field? Glen Calderon has already completed more than 15 UAD 3.6 appraisals, and he’s sharing the real-world lessons, workflow challenges, and software decisions other appraisers need to hear before the deadline hits. Plus, we'll share a little more about the event happening tomorrow and Thursday (October 21-22) to prepare appraisers for this shift. If you’re still figuring out your 3.6 game plan, this episode is a must-listen.

Register for the UAD 3.6 Software Shootout here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-event-october-21st-22nd-2026/

Learn more about ValcoMD here: https://valcomd.com/

It's that time again! Nominate who YOU think this year's Buzzy Awards should go to: https://appraisalbuzz.wufoo.com/forms/2027-buzzy-awards/

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. 

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/

It's that time again! Nominate who YOU think this year's Buzzy Awards should go to: https://appraisalbuzz.wufoo.com/forms/2027-buzzy-awards/

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

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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.