Skip to content
Stop Thinking Like an Appraiser and Start Thinking Like a Valuation Professional episode artwork

May 6, 2026 32 min

Stop Thinking Like an Appraiser and Start Thinking Like a Valuation Professional

from Appraisal Buzzcast Hosted by Appraisal Buzz

What happens when an appraiser stops thinking like “just” an appraiser? In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Michael Tidwell II—investment sales broker, Certified General Appraiser, and professor—to unpack a career that’s moved from residential reports to high-level investment advisory. Tidwell shares how working across residential and commercial valuation reshaped the way he defines value, and why that shift matters more than ever in today’s evolving market. They also dig into industry changes like UAD 3.6, and why he believes appraisers should lean into what’s coming instead of resisting it. This conversation might challenge a few of your assumptions about our profession (in a good way). 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.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

What happens when an appraiser stops thinking like “just” an appraiser? In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Michael Tidwell II—investment sales broker, Certified General Appraiser, and professor—to unpack a career that’s moved from residential reports to high-level investment advisory. Tidwell shares how working across residential and commercial valuation reshaped the way he defines value, and why that shift matters more than ever in today’s evolving market. They also dig into indus...

Ready to play

Stop Thinking Like an Appraiser and Start Thinking Like a Valuation Professional

0:00 32:15

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

SBJ Morning Buzzcast Sports Business Journal Daily: The hottest stories in sports business every morning. Buzzcast Buzzsprout Buzzcast helps podcasters stay informed, inspired, and excited to keep podcasting. Each week, Jordan, Kevin, and Alban break down the podcasting news, trends, tools, and creator debates that actually matter. We share what we’re seeing at Buzzsprout, what we’re testing ourselves, and what podcasters should pay attention to without chasing every new thing. The goal is to help you keep podcasting without burning out. Expect honest opinions, practical takeaways, occasional rabbit trails, and a reminder that podcasting should be fun! The Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show and Podcast The Norris Group, Bruce Norris & Aaron Norris The award-winning Norris Group Real Estate Radio Show is hosted by author, California real estate investor, hard money lender, and educator, Bruce Norris. From real estate regulation, legislation, and economics to war stories, local investment pros, and tricks of the investor trade, this is your no-nonsense connection to what's happening in the real estate investing world today. Guests include Peter Schiff, the FBI, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Appraisal Institute, the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, as well as nationally renowned economists and authors. Appraiser Talk The Appraisal Foundation Join Lisa Desmarais and Amy Timmerman as they answer your questions about the appraisal profession. Submit your own questions to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this Appraisal Buzzcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

Can I download this Appraisal Buzzcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.