This week on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys interviews Kelly Davids, President of The Appraisal Foundation. Davids discusses her background in the industry and how it led to her new role as president. What is her vision for the future of the industry? How can we all get involved with The Appraisal Foundation? What are some of the initiatives they are launching in the near future? Plus, Davids describes one idea she want to leave you all with.  ..read more

Today on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys has a chance to speak with Pam Teel. Pam is the Owner of Teel Consulting Services, an AQB-Certified USPAP Instructor, and a real estate appraisal consultant, mentor, and instructor. In this episode, we chat about foreclosures, short sales, and more. The market has been hot for a long time, but as the time on market has increased recently, we are seeing prices come down. Now is the time for appraisers to make sure they can handle pre-foreclosures, short sales, and REOs. Pam gives us some of her insight into these various situations, as well as ..read more

In this week's episode, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Toni Moss, CEO of AmeriCatalyst LLC and Speaker on Climate Change and its effects on the mortgage industry. Moss discusses her experience in the real estate industry, her research and findings on extreme climate conditions, and how these impact home insurance, mortgages, and real estate at large. You won't want to miss this exclusive interview. Toni Moss and AmeriCatalyst are hosting the upcoming conference, Going to Extremes: The Extreme Climate, Housing and Finance Leadership Summit. Learn more or request an invitation here: https://ame ..read more

Join us for today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, as host Hal Humphreys interviews Malinda Griffin, incoming President of the NAA. Malinda talks about her experience with the NAA, what's to come in the future, and why she believes appraiser conferences and networking are so crucial for both appraisers and trainees.  The ACTS conference is only a month away! If you'd like to learn more or register, visit https://www.appraisersconference.net/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics ..read more

This week on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys chats with Dan McAlister, VP of Product Management at Clear Capital. What is going on with the GSEs new UPD? There is something coming out on April 1st, and this is not a joke. Dan tells us about the launch and how it will affect the appraisal industry. What does this mean for the valuation space? Where do you see this going in the future?  At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to ..read more

Today on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Steve Kahane, Instructor at Appraiser eLearning. Why should appraisers be worried about properly supporting their adjustments? Why should people take a class on Creating Credible and Supported Adjustments? And do we need to be scared of Big Data? Interested in taking Steve's class? Register for "Believe it or Not: Creating Credible and Supported Adjustments" here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/believe-it-or-not-creating-credible-and-supported-adjustments-live-zoom-class-march-21st/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host wee ..read more

Today on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Steve Kahane, Instructor at Appraiser eLearning. Why should appraisers be worried about properly supporting their adjustments? Why should people take a class on Creating Credible and Supported Adjustments? And do we need to be scared of Big Data? Interested in taking Steve's class? Register for "Believe it or Not: Creating Credible and Supported Adjustments" here: https://appraiserelearning.com/product/believe-it-or-not-creating-credible-and-supported-adjustments-live-zoom-class-march-21st/ At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host wee ..read more

On today's episode, host Hal Humphreys talks with Jim Amorin, Author of The Generative Shift: Preparing Appraisers for Artificial Intelligence Models Like ChatGPT. How is AI going to change the industry for appraisers? How will it play into valuation modernization? And what can appraisers learn from Jim Amorin's book about it? At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday ..read more

What's the difference between a manufactured, modular, and mobile home? Do comps always have to be manufactured homes? In this episode, our guest Cathy Putegnat will talk about common problems and misconceptions with appraising manufactured homes, including how to tell a manufactured home from a modular home and  what to do if there are few or no manufactured home comparables available. Cathy's new course at Appraiser eLearning, Appraising Manufactured Homes, covers all that and more. Check it out live via Zoom on April 25th & 26th. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes ..read more

Is modernization killing the appraisal business?  John Dingeman, Chief Appraiser at Class Valuation, says no. He's so bullish on the appraisal business that he supported his daughter becoming an appraiser. Join us to learn more about what modernization actually means for the future of appraisers. At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!  ..read more