As we rounded out 2025, we put out a call for nominations for our second inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to once again recognize appraisers across the nation who are innovators, champions of their colleagues, tireless volunteers, and excellen...

Short-term rentals are one of the fastest-growing (and most misunderstood) segments of the appraisal world. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal and Jim sit down with Erik Morin, CEO of AtlasVMS, to unpack why STR appraisals are so di...

What do European banking regulators have to do with appraisals written in the United States? More than you might think.In this episode, Hal Humphreys sits down with Chris Thorne, a UK-based valuation expert who has been working di...

Adam Winstead just made history as the first appraiser to complete a UAD 3.6 appraisal. On this episode, Hal and Jim chat with Adam about what this major shift means for the industry, how it changes your workflow, and what appraisers can expect...

More big UAD 3.6 news just dropped. In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Joel Baker of a la mode | Cotality to break down what their official verification by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac really means. Joel explains how UAD 3.6 will change t...

We’re officially unveiling the finalists for the 2026 Buzzy Awards. In this special episode, we're announcing finalists for:Appraiser of the YearAMC or Appraisal Firm of the YearLender of the YearIn...

Meet the appraiser who went from old-school clipboard to full-blown tech evangelist. In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Kurt Rehak, Chief Appraiser and CEO of ZAP Appraisals, to talk about the rapidly shifting profession, and the new to...

In a world obsessed with automation, AI, and “instant valuations,” Simon Blackburn has a refreshingly bold message: appraisers aren’t going anywhere. In this episode, Hal sits down with the CEO of MtgeFi to dig into why appraisers stil...

UAD 3.6 is no longer some far-off deadline. It’s happening. The limited-production phase has begun, and Rocket Mortgage is gearing up to start sending actual UAD 3.6 appraisal orders out the door. In this episode, Hal sits down with Rachel Robi...

The future of appraisal just got a whole lot faster. In this episode, Hal sits down with Reggora CEO Brian Zitin to unpack one of the biggest tech stories in valuation: the push toward a true 24-hour appraisal workflow. They dig into how...

Today, hosts Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with Matt Johnson of SFREP, one of the first software companies verified by the GSE's for UAD 3.6, to talk about what UAD 3.6 means from the software side of things: how software companies ar...

Big news in UAD 3.6 land! Just a month after his last appearance on the show, we invited back Jake Lew, CEO of AIVRE, to give us an update so major we couldn’t wait to share. Jake digs into what it means to be the first software provider app...

Big things are happening for appraisers — and Candy Cooke is right in the middle of it. Newly elected as Vice Chair of the Real Property Valuation Committee with NAR, Candy joins hosts Hal and Jim to talk about what this role means for t...

Big changes are on the horizon for the appraisal profession. In this episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Lisa Desmarais, Vice President of Appraisal Issues at The Appraisal Foundation, to discuss the AQ...

Think you can nail a home’s value just by looking at the listing photos and a few details? In this episode, Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with Doug Weitzbuch, the TV-producer-turned-game-designer behind Housle (HOU$LE)—a dail...

In this episode, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Jeanette McLain, President of ValorValuations, to talk about her unique journey into the appraisal industry and why she built a Veteran-powered company. Jeanette shares how she creates a powerf...

The UAD 3.6 rollout is here—are you ready? In this episode, host Hal Humphreys sits down with Jake Lew to talk about what limited production means for appraisers right now, how adoption may unfold, and how to prepare for the future. Jake also s...

The appraisal industry is changing fast—and new voices are stepping up to the plate. Today, host Hal Humphreys and Jim Morrison sit down with first-time Valuation Expo attendee Megan Johnson Judd. Megan shares her journey into the profes...

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...