The appraisers who adapt fastest may have the biggest advantage.The appraisal industry is changing fast.AI, new forms, shifting lender expectations, DSCR loans, specialization, and alternative appraisal work are forcing appraisers to ask a real question:Where do we fit in the future?In this episode of Appraisers on Purpose, Michael Hobbs sits down with Drew MacDonnell to talk about why adaptable appraisers have every reason to be hopeful.Drew’s path into appraisal was anything but traditional. Before building his appraisal career, he worked around hardware stores, invested in real estate, owned bed-and-breakfast properties, dealt with historic buildings, and learned firsthand how property value works from the owner’s side.That experience shaped how he approaches appraisal today.In this conversation, Drew shares how appraisers can:• Turn change into opportunity• Use real-world property experience as a competitive advantage• Build trust with investors, lenders, and referral partners• Think beyond traditional lending work• Stay curious in a profession that keeps evolvingThis episode is a reminder that the future of appraisal is not just about forms, tools, or technology.It is about appraisers who keep learning, keep adapting, and keep finding ways to bring real value to the people they serve.Watch the full conversation with Drew MacDonnell and discover why the future may belong to the appraisers willing to think differently.Curious where appraisal is heading?Start here: https://www.pahroo.comConnect with Michael Hobbs and follow PahRoo for more conversations like this:LinkedInFacebookInstagramXTikTok