Episodes
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A New Software Option Just Entered the Ring for UAD 3.6
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…
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A New Kind of Quality Check: Can AI Catch the Problems Before Underwriting?
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...
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Key Takeaways from Completing 15+ UAD 3.6 Appraisals
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...
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What It Means to Be UAD 3.6 Verified: TrueFootage Enters the Ring
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...
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The Latest ASC Data Tells an Interesting Story About the Appraisal Profession
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…
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Frank Lloyd Wright Homes & The Art of Appraising the Un-Appraisable
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...
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The Data Behind UAD 3.6—and a Major Announcement
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....
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UAD 3.6 Is Coming. Is Your Software Ready?
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...
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PAREA in Practice: A Graduate’s Perspective
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…
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How to Build an Appraisal Career in 2026
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...
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Collateral Intelligence: The Future of Appraisal Data
As UAD 3.6 approaches mandatory adoption, the appraisal industry is entering a new era of richer data, smarter technology, and what Santosh Kanse calls “collateral intelligence.” In this episode, the CEO of GoSource Valuation joins Hal Humphreys to discuss what UAD 3.6 makes possible, how AI…
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AI, UAD 3.6, and the 30-Minute Appraisal
What happens when the people building appraisal technology are also running a high-volume appraisal firm? Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with Anir Prativadi, co-founder and CEO of ValueMate, to talk AI, automation, and the future of residential appraisal. With ValueMate now verified by...
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Building the Next Generation of Appraisers—Together
In today's episode, Hal Humphreys welcomes Jeff Hogan—Chief Appraiser at Valligent, SVP of Valuations at Veros, and host of the ValTALK podcast—for a special crossover episode focused on the future of the appraisal profession. Together, they discuss the AQB's proposed qualification changes, why...
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The Non-Lender Playbook for Appraisers
Lender work isn't the only pathway to a successful appraisal business. On today's episode, Nick Conteduca, Co-Founder of Banks Technologies and Banks Valuation, shares how appraisers can tap into estate appraisals, divorce cases, tax appeals, litigation support, and other non-lender...
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Beyond Theory: What the Data Is Telling Us About UAD 3.6
Everyone's talking about UAD 3.6, but what happens when the orders actually start flowing in? Liz Green of ServiceLink joins the Buzzcast today to share what she's learned from processing live UAD 3.6 appraisals, the lessons appraisers should know before the November deadline, and why speaking a...
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From Family Appraisal Firm to GSE-Verified Platform
Today, we talk with a company that has reached a major milestone, earning UAD 3.6 verification from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Humza Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Automax.ai, returns to the Buzzcast to discuss what the verification process involved, how Automax's AI-powered workflow was built…
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Why One Company Made Their Appraisal Reporting Software Free
Today, we talk with someone who recently joined the growing list of software providers verified for UAD 3.6 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—but that's not the company's only big announcement. Reggora CEO and co-founder Brian Zitin discusses their newly launched free appraisal forms software, what…
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UAD 3.6 Through the Lender's Lens
As the UAD 3.6 transition approaches, lenders face a unique set of challenges. In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Simon Blackburn, Founder and CEO of MtgeFi, to explore how lenders are preparing for the new reporting standards, expanded data requirements, and operational changes ahead…
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Supporting Your Adjustments in the UAD 3.6 Era
How do you defend your adjustments in the era of UAD 3.6? Today, Hal Humphreys sits down with Solomon co-founder Scott Cullen to discuss why objective, data-supported adjustments are becoming even more essential. They explore practical methods for supporting market change and living area...
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The UAD 3.6 Countdown: What Appraisers Need to Know
As the November 2nd UAD 3.6 mandate approaches, appraisers are facing important decisions about the tools they'll use moving forward. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal sits down with Kim Angellone, Program Director at ACI, to discuss ACI Sky Workbench's recent verification by Fannie...
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The Road Ahead for Appraisers: Technology, Talent, and the Future of Valuation
There have been a lot of big changes this year around UAD 3.6, and today, we're talking about one change that includes a $40 million dollar figure. In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Robinson and Jeremy Potter from True Footage to discuss the company's vision for the future and their...
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Reinventing Appraisal Software for UAD 3.6
In this episode, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Jeff Bradford, Founder and CEO of Bradford Technologies, to discuss the evolution of appraisal software. For nearly 40 years, Jeff Bradford has been helping shape the technology appraisers use every day. Today, Hal and Jeff discuss his company's...
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The Future of Appraisal Software Is Already Here
As the appraisal industry races toward the UAD 3.6 transition, new software platforms are entering the spotlight—and one of the newest comes from an unexpected place. On this episode, host Hal Humphreys talks with Narainder Chandwani, founder and CEO of ApprAIz, about building a GSE-verified...
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Change Is a Skill: Eric Zimmer on Mindset, Stress, and UAD 3.6
The appraisal profession is facing massive change, but according to published author, keynote speaker, and podcast host Eric Zimmer, the real battle is not happening in the software. It's happening in our minds. In this episode, Eric Zimmer joins Hal and Jim to talk about why change is a skill…
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The Next Generation of Appraisers Starts Here
In today's episode, Hal Humphreys talks with Bryan Reynolds, Partner at Appraiser eLearning and host of The Appraisal Update Podcast, about one of the industry's biggest challenges: bringing new people into the appraisal profession. Bryan explains how the Practicum for Training New Appraisers...
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Stop Thinking Like an Appraiser and Start Thinking Like a Valuation Professional
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....
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Short-Term Rentals, Non-QMs, and the Art of Saying Just Enough
A major acquisition, a fast-growing corner of the lending world, and a reality check on commentary in UAD 3.6. Today, Hal and Jim sit down with Bill Waltenbaugh, Chief Appraiser at Nationwide Appraisal Network (now part of Stewart Valuation Intelligence), to unpack what this new chapter means for...
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What We Learned in Seattle (And Why It Matters to You)
Fresh off the plane from Seattle, we’re breaking down the biggest moments from this year’s Appraisers Conference and Trade Show (ACTS). From packed sessions on UAD 3.6 to the conversations shaping the future of valuation, we’re sharing what impacted us most, and what's next. We’re joined by...
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Staff vs. Fee Panel: Why the Staff Model Is Gaining Ground
Staff vs. fee panel. It’s one of the longest-running debates in appraisal history, and today we’re going to address it. Hal is joined by Todd Rasmussen of MARRCH Valuations to break down the staff appraiser model, explain why he believes it’s the future of valuation, and explore what it means for...
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Meet the Instructor of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. In this episode, we’re...
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Meet the Rising Star of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. In this episode, we’re...
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Meet the Mentor of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. In this episode, we’re...
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BREAKING NEWS: Friday's Executive Order and the ROAD to Housing Act
It’s been a big week in Washington—and appraisers should be paying close attention. In this episode, John Russell of ValuSight Consulting joins us to break down key appraisal-related provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, including potential changes to FHA eligibility, cross-border...
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Meet the Lender of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. These folks inspire us, and...
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What It Took to Deliver the First UAD 3.6 Appraisal
In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys welcome Chris Williams, President of AIMSdashboard, to break down the behind-the-scenes coordination that made the industry’s first completed UAD 3.6 appraisal possible. Chris shares how the opportunity came together, the...
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Everything You Need to Know About UAD 3.6, Straight from the Source
UAD 3.6 is a fundamental shift in how appraisal data is structured, collected, and delivered. But what does this actually means for your day-to-day work? In this episode, hosts Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys sit down with Ken DeFeo of Fannie Mae and Sean Murphy of Freddie Mac—two of the key minds...
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Meet the AMC of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. These folks inspire us, and...
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Meet the Content Creators of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. These folks inspire us, and...
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Meet the Software of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. These folks inspire us, and...
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Connecting the Profession
One of the appraisal industry’s biggest events of the year is back. In this episode, Hal and Jim are joined by Barry Phillips, incoming President of the National Association of Appraisers, to talk about the return of the Appraisers Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) this April in Seattle. Barry...
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Meet the Appraiser of the Year | Buzzy Awards 2026
As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellent, ethical professionals. These folks inspire us, and...
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Valuing Short-Term Rentals: New Tools and Insights
Short-term rentals are one of the fastest-growing (and most misunderstood) segments of the appraisal world. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal and Jim sit down with Erik Morin, CEO of AtlasVMS, to unpack why STR appraisals are so difficult, where traditional tools fall short, and how...
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Why the European Central Bank Cares About Your Valuation
What do European banking regulators have to do with appraisals written in the United States? More than you might think. In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Chris Thorne, a UK-based valuation expert who has been working directly with the European Central Bank as it reviews commercial…
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Breaking Ground: The First UAD 3.6 Appraisal
Adam Winstead just made history as the first appraiser to complete a UAD 3.6 appraisal. On this episode, Hal and Jim chat with Adam about what this major shift means for the industry, how it changes your workflow, and what appraisers can expect as this new standard becomes mandatory. Adam shares...
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UAD 3.6 Verified: What a la mode’s Milestone Means for Appraisers
More big UAD 3.6 news just dropped. In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Joel Baker of a la mode | Cotality to break down what their official verification by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac really means. Joel explains how UAD 3.6 will change the day-to-day experience inside appraisal software,...
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Announcing the 2026 Buzzy Awards Finalists!
We’re officially unveiling the finalists for the 2026 Buzzy Awards. In this special episode, we're announcing finalists for: Appraiser of the Year AMC or Appraisal Firm of the Year Lender of the Year Instructor of the Year Software of the Year Appraisal Content Creator Rising Star of the Year...
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Appraising the Future: How Tech Is Reshaping the Profession
Meet the appraiser who went from old-school clipboard to full-blown tech evangelist. In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Kurt Rehak, Chief Appraiser and CEO of ZAP Appraisals, to talk about the rapidly shifting profession, and the new tools reshaping it. Kurt shares how the idea for the…
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Appraisers Aren’t Going Anywhere
In a world obsessed with automation, AI, and “instant valuations,” Simon Blackburn has a refreshingly bold message: appraisers aren’t going anywhere. In this episode, Hal sits down with the CEO of MtgeFi to dig into why appraisers still sit at the center of the real estate finance ecosystem.…
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Inside Rocket Mortgage’s UAD 3.6 Game Plan
UAD 3.6 is no longer some far-off deadline. It’s happening. The limited-production phase has begun, and Rocket Mortgage is gearing up to start sending actual UAD 3.6 appraisal orders out the door. In this episode, Hal sits down with Rachel Robinson of Rocket Mortgage to talk through what…
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The 24-Hour Appraisal: Hype, Hope, or the Future?
The future of appraisal just got a whole lot faster. In this episode, Hal sits down with Reggora CEO Brian Zitin to unpack one of the biggest tech stories in valuation: the push toward a true 24-hour appraisal workflow. They dig into how it works, what it means for appraisers in the field, why…
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