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Big changes are on the horizon! The new dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) is set to reshape how appraisers work starting late 2025/early 2026. This exclusive webinar offers an inside look at what to expect and, more importantly, how to prepare now to stay ahead of the curve.

Appraisers are familiar with the importance of keeping client information private in accordance with confidentiality requirements of USPAP. However, in an age of ever-advancing technology and security breach threats, keeping that data private and secure can be a challenge. Our panelists will discuss best practices to protect your data, and in doing so, your practice.

Examining both economic and locational obsolescence, our panelists aim to help you understand what to consider when determining the presence and significance of the two forms of external obsolescence. Then, they will provide tips for estimating the impact of the temporary or permanent depreciation on property value and justifying those conclusions in your appraisal report.

Unpack when and how to apply highest and best use analysis in the context of eminent domain, expropriation, and upzoning and middle housing. We’ll discuss best practices, supporting your analysis, overcoming data collection challenges, and more. 

New quality control standards released for automated valuation models (AVM) are designed to make sure AVMs “ensure a high level of confidence in the estimates produced by AVMs,” “protect against the manipulation of data,” and “seek to avoid conflicts of interest,” among other things. Appraisers with extensive AVM knowledge are breaking down what changes for AVMs mean for the average appraiser.

If federal regulations become easier to challenge in court, there could be far-reaching implications, including to the rules and laws that govern the appraisal practice. Join us to explore these potential impacts and how you might best prepare.

Lenders will have to implement new reconsideration of value (ROV) processes and policies by October 31, 2024, in alignment with new HUD and GSE guidance. Join us as we discuss what these changes mean for appraisers.

Changes resulting from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement will go into effect in phases with major changes coming to multiple listing services (MLSs) in August 2024.These changes raise questions for appraisers about the availability of data and expectations for appraisers. Our panel of experts will explain what they currently know about the settlement’s projected effects and share takeaways to help you prepare for the changes. 

August 1st, 2024

Residential appraisers have heard that the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) and Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) are coming and it’s clear from the government-sponsored entities (GSEs)’ timeline that the adoption of the URAR and UAD will require some level of training and adjustment for appraisers. 

Recorded July 18th, 2024

Most commercial appraisers take on a special use appraisal at some point in their career and with faith-based organizations reevaluating their real estate investments amid a changing landscape, it may be time to dip your toe in the water and learn some of the key elements of appraising religious properties. 

Recorded June 20, 2024

Get tips on how you can make better use of Google Earth Pro in your appraisal work and discuss how the increasing availability of new and varied technology platforms can help you work smarter, rather than harder.

Recorded June 6, 2024

Partial interest valuation, also known as fractional interest valuation, has been a busy specialty and continues to be an opportunity for business diversification for the long term. Listen in to discover what is partial interest valuation and decide whether it is a skill you want in your toolbox. 

Recorded May 2nd, 2024