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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 both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for UAD 3.6, Anir shares how the platform is designed to dramatically…

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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 growing the next generation of appraisers is critical, and what the industry's transition to UAD 3.6…

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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 opportunities—all while overcoming the biggest hurdles of finding clients, managing projects, and of course, getting…

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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 common data language across the valuation industry matters more than ever. If you're looking for…

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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 for UAD 3.6 with the appraiser in mind, and why he believes technology can help us tackle growing…

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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 GSE verification means for appraisers and lenders, and why he believes an end-to-end platform is the…

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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 of the November 2nd mandate. Simon shares insights into lender readiness, common roadblocks, and what…

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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 adjustments, the growing role of data visualization, and how appraisers can better document their analyses in a…

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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 Mae and Freddie Mac for UAD 3.6 compliance. Kim shares insights into the verification process, what…

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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 perspective on where the appraisal industry is headed. From data-driven innovation to career growth…

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