Mark and Jeff talk to the queen of Practicum, Melissa Bond, about what the heck Practicum is and how it compares to traditional experience and AI PAREA. Melissa has utilized grant funds to develop this third pathway for appraisers to gain the needed experience toward becoming licensed. It's not a walk in the park, but is yielding promising results so far. Is it the right fit for you?

Diving deeper into PAREA, Mark and Jeff interview two recent graduates of the PAREA program to get a behind-the-scenes, unfiltered view of what it's all about and how it compares to the traditional experience. Many have talked about the program, but so far, very few have gone through it. The show's special guests, Chris and Pete, have particularly unique perspectives as both are PAREA graduates and each have worked with appraisers in the field. How well did PAREA prepare them? TALCB Article

How do you pay for PAREA as a student? As an appraiser or employer looking to expand your practice, is paying for a student to go through PAREA less expensive than hiring a trainee? Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley nerd out on the financials and share what sources are available to help cover the costs of the appraisal program.

Newly-appointed Appraisal Foundation President, Kelly Davids, discusses her views on the the vastly changing appraisal landscape and how PAREA has been designed to help the industry keep up.

In episode 5 of a multi-part series, Appraisal Institute CEO Cindy Chance sits down with Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley to discuss the current state of AI PAREA with bonus perspective on Appraisal Bias from her recent essay "Appraising the False Narrative of 'Appraisal Bias.'

Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley continue the debated topic of PAREA in episode 4 of a multi-part series. The duo explore the threat of PAREA to appraisers and the industry at large.

In Episode 3 of a multi-part series on PAREA, Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley welcome special guest Shawn Telford, CoreLogic Chief Valuation Officer and member of the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), to explore the depths of PAREA's advantages and market expectations going forward.

Continue the PAREA discussion with Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley as they examine the structure of PAREA courses, expectations for potential PAREA students, and the regulatory environment surrounding PAREA

Why PAREA? Join Mark Verrett and Jeff Morley for their first episode of a multi-part series diving into all things PAREA. The duo kicks things off with a focus on why PAREA is an important step in progressing appraisal industry growth, innovative approaches, and appraiser trainee opportunity.