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 adapt to structured data requirement...

This week, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Nathan Funston of The Federal Savings Bank to unpack the pros and cons of AI in the valuation process. Nathan shares insights from his recent Valuation Expo presentation, covering the biggest opportu...

With UAD 3.6, a floor plan will be required for some appraisals, i.e., desktops, hybrids, property data collections, and in traditional appraisals when there's functional obsolescence. Meet software engineer and apprAIz CEO Narainde...

In this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Hansel Dobbs, General Manager and Chief Appraiser at Inspectify, to explore how AI tools are helping appraisers prepare for UAD 3.6. From streamlining inspections...

UAD 3.6 is here—and in this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Ken DeFeo, Senior Director of Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae, and one of the architects behind this major overhaul.They break down what UAD 3.6 actually

This week, Freddie Mac’s Chief Appraiser Scott Reuter joins the Buzzcast for a deep dive into the upcoming rollout of UAD 3.6 and the dynamic new URAR. What does “limited production” starting September 8th mean for appraisers, lenders, and tech...

The legal landscape for appraisers is shifting—and fast. With lawsuits on the rise, today’s episode dives into what every appraiser needs to know. Host Hal Humphreys is joined by Isaac Peck, President of OREP Insurance, who recently published a...

Today, we’re digging into one of the hottest debates in the valuation world: is the appraisal clipboard officially dead? Host Hal Humphreys welcomes back Tony Pistilli—our very first Buzzcast guest ever—to talk about his recent article...

This week on the Buzzcast, we're giving you a sneak peek at what’s in store for this year’s Valuation Expo — including a big announcement about our keynote speaker! Hal sits down with Tricia Wang, tech ethnographer and TED Talk alum, to talk al...

We're diving into one of the biggest updates coming to the appraisal industry—Fannie Mae’s new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are joined by Kim Angellone, who’s been at the forefront of this major transition. Wi...

How does mortgage fraud even work? And how did these risky real estate schemes help fuel the 2008 mortgage meltdown?Tune in to this special crossover episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast and Sound of Pursuit podcast to hear a gripping mora...

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 September, lenders and appraisers alike need to...

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

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. We also chat about the importance of suppo...

In this episode, Hal welcomes a long-time friend and first-time guest, Andy Arledge—founder of Freedom Appraise. Andy’s a familiar face in the conference world, and with speaking gigs lined up at ATA and the Appraisal Summit, we knew it was tim...

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 episode, we’re rolling out the red carpet for...

Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are back with fan-favorite Joel Baker from Totality (formerly CoreLogic) to dive into the upcoming UAD 3.6 changes and what they mean for appraisers. Listen in to hear what’s changing, how it’ll impact your workfl...

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 how appraisals are evolving (and why it's not ...

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 episode, host Hal Humphreys chats with...

In this episode, we’re talking trainees — when to bring one on and why a slower market might actually be the perfect time to do it. Jim and Hal are joined by first-time guest Becky Johnson, founder of the popular Facebook group Appraiser Tr...

Data nerds get ready! Today, Hal and Jim are joined by Chase Pursley, founder of Appraisal Inbox and JobsinAppraisal.com, who recently took a deep dive into Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) data. We’re talking demographics, licensing trends, and th...

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 episode, host Hal Humphreys chat...

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Chandler, a leading voice in the appraisal industry. As President of the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and Chair of the Industry Advisory Council for the Appraisal Foundation, Paul...

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, Liz Green? We’ll discuss the road ahead, t...

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 episode, we sit down with our Buzzy Award win...