Appraisal Buzzcast
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199 episodes
AI in Appraisal: Building Your Niche Success
In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Joanna Conde, President of the Arizona Association of Real Estate Appraisers (AAREA). Joanna dives into the impact of Artificial Intelligence on real estate appraisals. Many appraisers are wary of AI, ...
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Episode 196
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22:10
Announcing the Buzzy Awards Finalists!
Get ready for the most exciting Buzzcast yet! Join hosts Hal and Jim as they share the finalists of this year's Buzzy Awards. Plus, Jim draws three random winners from the nominees to receive a FREE pass to the Valuation Expo conference in Augu...
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Episode 194
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18:51
Inside the MBA Conference and the Next Generation of Appraisers
In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, we’re joined by David Sober, SVP of Enterprise Business Development at Voxtur. David shares his journey in the real estate industry, offers a preview of the upcoming MBA Annual Conference in D...
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Episode 195
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18:05
Reimagining Accountability: Colorado’s New Approach
In this episode, Hal sits down with JoAnn Apostol of Deer Creek Appraisals, fresh from their meet-up at the Appraisal Summit in Las Vegas! JoAnn shares valuable insights into Colorado's new approach to handling disciplinary actions. With the Co...
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Episode 193
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27:45
Appraisal Reports: How to Avoid Pitfalls and Embrace Change
In this episode, we welcome Patrick Brown, Chief Appraiser at Valutrust, to dive deep into the evolving appraisal process. With major industry changes on the horizon, Hal and Patrick explore what appraisers can do to streamline their processes ...
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Episode 192
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29:58
UAD Updates Unpacked: What Appraisers Need to Know
In this episode, we welcome back Ernie Durbin, Chief Valuation Officer at Voxtur, and a frequent guest on the Appraisal Buzzcast. Ernie has just wrapped up a highly insightful 3-part series on the upcoming UAD changes, and he's here to share so...
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Episode 191
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20:51
Navigating the New UAD: A Game Plan for Appraisers
In today's episode, Hal sits down with Jake Lew from Aivre (pronounced like "ivory"). Aivre was a standout at Valuation Expo, where their innovative approach had everyone talking (even if they weren't quite sure how to pronounce it!). Jake offe...
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Episode 190
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15:29
A Work-Life Balance Business Model
Jim and Hal are back from Valuation Expo and are joined by a fascinating guy they met there: Joshua Stephens, a Texas appraiser whose growing firm, WP Appraisers, is experimenting with bold new business models.We've also got a BIG annou...
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Episode 189
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28:43
Val Expo Highlights & A Big Announcement
Jim and Hal are back from Valuation Expo and ready to share their highlights from the event. And we're looking forward to the Appraisal Summit on September 14th-17th. It’s another fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and stay ahead of the c...
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Episode 188
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13:51
Navigating New ROV Policies: Insights from the FHFA
In this episode, we welcome Julie Giesbrecht, Senior Policy Analyst at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Julie discusses her career journey to her current role at FHFA, and provides insights into the recent policy changes regarding Rec...
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Episode 187
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22:51
Elevating Appraisal Standards: A Chat with Freddie Mac's Chief Appraiser
In this episode of the Buzzcast, Hal sits down with Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser at Freddie Mac, to dive deep into the latest updates in appraisal regulations. As Scott gears up for his appearance at Valuation Expo, he shares insights into the...
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Episode 186
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45:35
Man vs. Machine: The Future of Real Estate Appraisals
Today on the Buzzcast, we welcome back Jeff Hogan, SRA, AI-RRS, Senior Vice President of Valuations and Chief Appraiser for Valligent. It’s been almost two years since Jeff last joined us, and a lot has changed since then.In this episod...
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Episode 185
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30:54
How to Handle Short-Term Rentals: The Fannie Mae Policy Explained
In today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, we welcome back Lyle Radke, Principal of Collateral Policy at Fannie Mae. Recently, Fannie Mae released an appraiser update with significant policy changes, and Lyle is here to break down the key po...
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Episode 184
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28:47
Empowering Each Other: Appraiser Initiatives and Impact
In this episode, we sit down with Blair Dingeman, a distinguished member of the NAA board of directors and the chairman of the fundraising committee. Blair sheds light on the Appraiser Relief Fund, as well as the George Harrison Scholarship Fun...
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Episode 183
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19:46
UAD Updates and the Future of Appraisals
In today's episode, we welcome back Shawn Telford, the Chief Appraiser and Valuation Officer for CoreLogic. Shawn takes us through his journey in the appraisal industry and his influential role at CoreLogic. Then we delve into the upcoming UAD ...
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Episode 182
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35:08
Transforming Real Estate Appraisals with AI
Join us as we talk with Vincent Chu, CTO and co-founder of HomeVision, about the innovative ways AI is revolutionizing real estate appraisals. Discover how HomeVision balances automated valuation models with human expertise, the challenges and ...
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Episode 181
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31:50
Current Appraiser Lawsuits (and What We Can Learn from Them)
Today on the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks once again with Peter Christensen, attorney/owner at Valuation Legal, CE instructor at Appraiser eLearning, and one of our highest rated Buzzcast guests. What are some curre...
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Episode 180
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33:44
Empowering the Next Generation of Appraisers
What's going on with the new generation of appraisers? What is the Appraiser Diversity Initiative? And how can each of us help support those entering into the industry today? This week, host Hal Humphreys speaks once again with Loren Cooke, Pre...
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Episode 179
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17:06
Asking the Why: Streamlining Your Appraisals and Avoiding Revision Requests
This week, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Kharon Brown, Certified Residential Appraiser and Vice President of Recruitment at RSDS. RSDS is one of the industry leaders in bringing new people into the appraisal field. Kharon tells us about his...
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Episode 178
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18:20
Get Ready: Your Guide to the Upcoming UAD Changes
There are a lot of changes coming up that will be effecting appraisers with the new UAD from the GSEs. How can we prepare for these changes? Why is it so important to start practicing NOW? Today, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Joel Baker, Senio...
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Episode 177
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33:37
Tips on Mastering Market-Based Adjustments
This week, host Hal Humphreys sits down once again with Heather Sullivan, Head of Learning and Development at Aloft. One of the biggest issues we have seen from GSE’s is about appraisers supporting their adjustments. Why is that such an issue f...
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Episode 176
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26:25
A Conversation with 'Miss MISMO'
This week, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Liz Green, Head of Digital Solutions for Candescent, and affectionally known around the industry as "Miss MISMO". Liz fills us in on her history in the industry and her involvement in MISMO (Mortgage...
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Episode 175
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26:26
The Evolution of Valuation Tech: What's New and What's Next
Today, host Hal Humphreys meets with Jeff Allen, President of CubiCasa. Jeff has been an integral part of the valuation industry for a while, and he gets us up to speed on what his experience has involved. There have been a lot of new changes c...
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Episode 174
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20:33
What If I Have to Appear in Court?!
Today on the Appraisal Buzz, host Hal Humphreys interviews Craig Capilla, Partner of Franklin, Greenswag, Channon & Capilla and one of the leading lawyers representing appraisers for the real estate appraisal industry. Craig tells us a bit ...
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Episode 173
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37:03
Embracing Change in the Appraisal Industry
On today's episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and our keynote Speaker this year at Valuation Expo. He is also the bestselling author of Build for Tomorrow: An...
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Episode 172
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22:49