E52: Battle to Join the Industry: Appraiser Licensing, State Overlays, Regulations, Reform, Licensing Barriers, NAR Support, Harmonization Taskforce, Future of Appraisal

Pete Fontana joins Mark and Jeff to dive into the growing divide between federal appraisal requirements and the added burdens imposed by individual states. With UAD 3.6 on the horizon and mobile adoption still low among appraisers, a further shakeout of the industry seems inevitable. Will these state-level overlays make it too difficult for new appraisers to enter the field? How are national groups, like the National Association of Realtors (NAR), stepping in to support harmonization? Meanwhile, Mark and Jeff are pushing through day three of a grueling fast (send snacks), and GDP came in red hot at 3%, beating expectations and stirring new questions about the economy's next move. This is a can't-miss episode for anyone keeping an eye on the future of real estate, regulation, and appraiser resilience.