The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Today, Bryan chats with Mike Lay and Michelle Patterson, two working Texas appraisers who've already started completing UAD 3.6 appraisals. They talk about their experience with the new format, testing out different software providers, and what they think the future of appraising will look like once UAD 3.6 goes into effect. Join us for the UAD 3.6 Software Shootout, a live-virtual event, on Oct. 21 - 22: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/uad-3-6-software-shootout-live-virtual-even...

Today, Bryan Reynolds talks with Narainder Chandwani, Founder and CEO of ApprAIz, about the latest developments in appraisal quality control and ApprAIz’s new Quality Check product. Plus, they discuss the new option for an extension to the UAD 3.6 mandate, what that means for appraisers and lenders, and how technology may help the industry navigate this transition. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes: /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserele...

Bryan sits down with Nick Conteduca of Banks Technologies to discuss the UAD 3.6 Policy Exception that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just announced. Stay tuned to hear their thoughts, what to expect from this, and how this will effect the industry. View the announcement here: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/news-events/uad-policy-exception 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes: /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORME...

What does the future of appraising look like—and who will lead it? In this episode, Bryan Reynolds sits down with Lauren Butler of RTCO Appraisals, someone fresh into the industry, to talk about the process of bringing the next generation into the profession. From changing the way we talk about appraisal to embracing technology, AI, and UAD 3.6, Lauren shares why there’s plenty of reason for aspiring appraisers to be excited about the road ahead. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation about...

Today, Bryan sits down with Jim Morrison of Appraisal Buzz to talk about three major events coming up fast in preparation for the Nov. 2nd deadline for UAD 3.6. Plus, they'll share some thoughts on the deadline, appraiser readiness, and whether software companies have it together for this historic shift in the profession. Register for the UAD 3.6 Scramble and KAA Golf Tournament (Oct. 1-2) here: https://www.ky-appraisers.org/upcoming-events#!event/2026/10/2/kaa-golf-tournament Register for th...