The real estate valuation industry stands at a pivotal moment. After decades of relying on manual processes that are inefficient, error-prone, and costly, we're witnessing a fundamental shift toward ...

Mild mannered appraiser by day, cartoonist & illustrator by night. Steve and his sweet wife, Renae, live in the wilds of ...

On this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal Humphreys is joined by Ronyelle Banks, the expert leading the charge on the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). With limited production kicking off this ...

Goodbye Clipboards, Hello Cameras and Computer Vision One of the most revolutionary advancements driving the demise of the clipboard is computer vision. This technology can analyze property photos and ...

Question: In a recent review of one of my appraisal reports, the reviewer said my neighborhood analysis was poor. I asked what that meant, and she indicated I should familiarize myself with Fannie Mae ...

In this episode, Hal welcomes Joni Pilgrim, Co-founder of Nationwide Appraisal Network. Joni shares her unique journey into the appraisal industry and offers insights for newcomers looking to break in ...

In the world of modern real estate appraisal, the toolbox is getting bigger—and a little weirder. Alongside clipboards and comp sheets, today’s appraiser might wield regression models, automated ...

Summer’s almost here! Whether you’re hustling between inspections, enjoying a rare moment of downtime, or just looking for a smarter way to spend your poolside hours, we’ve got this year’s book ...

In this episode, Jim, Hal, and special guest Jared Preisler dive into the brand-new URAR and what it means for appraisers. From market analysis to the sales comparison approach, we’re breaking down ...

This article was reposted with permission from Chase Pursley. See original article here. Using data from the Appraisal Subcommittee’s (ASC) Federal Registry, we’ve analyzed the licensing of real ...

Big changes are on the horizon! In this episode, we’re diving into the upcoming UAD updates and what they mean for the industry. And who better to break it all down than the newest Valuation Visionary ...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms and others in the industry from around the country. In this ...