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 ...

You upload the report, hit send, and head to the next inspection. As far as you’re concerned, the job’s finished. Truth is, it’s only finished on your end. From there, your report starts a journey ...

Earlier this year, we asked our real estate appraisal community, “What’s the ONE thing that is most often overlooked by appraisers?” The top answer we received was “Highest and Best Use.” Highest and ...

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, ...

While they are not “about” appraisers, the Executive Orders will absolutely reshape the environment in which we work. Appraisers who treat these as background noise will find the ground shifting under ...

This short article raises issues related to what constitutes or defines a comparable sale. While it may seem arrogant to take on a topic of this import, it is necessary, since there is not currently a ...

For decades, residential real estate appraisers have relied on clipboards, graph paper, tape measures and glue sticks to appraise homes. Site visits involved hand-written notes, manual measurements ...

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 ...

As short-term rentals (STR) have reshaped the hospitality landscape, real estate professionals face a growing need to accurately value these income-producing assets. Unlike traditional residential or ...

On this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Humza Ahmed, founder of Automax AI, to talk about how artificial intelligence is already helping appraisers save time and ...

The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and ...