On this episode of Appraisal Buzzcast, Hal Humphreys is joined by Ronyelle Banks, the expert leading the charge on the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). With limited production kicking off this September, lenders and appraisers alike need to...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers, firms, and others in the industry from around the country. In this special episode, we’re celebrating the winner o...

In this episode, Hal welcomes Joni Pilgrim, Co-founder of Nationwide Appraisal Network. Joni shares her unique journey into the appraisal industry and offers insights for newcomers looking to break in. We also chat about the importance of suppo...

In this episode, Hal welcomes a long-time friend and first-time guest, Andy Arledge—founder of Freedom Appraise. Andy’s a familiar face in the conference world, and with speaking gigs lined up at ATA and the Appraisal Summit, we knew it was tim...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms and others in the industry from around the country. In this episode, we’re rolling out the red carpet for...

Jim Morrison and Hal Humphreys are back with fan-favorite Joel Baker from Totality (formerly CoreLogic) to dive into the upcoming UAD 3.6 changes and what they mean for appraisers. Listen in to hear what’s changing, how it’ll impact your workfl...

In this episode, Jim, Hal, and special guest Jared Preisler dive into the brand-new URAR and what it means for appraisers. From market analysis to the sales comparison approach, we're breaking down how appraisals are evolving (and why it's not ...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms and others in the industry from around the country.In this episode, host Hal Humphreys chats with...

In this episode, we’re talking trainees — when to bring one on and why a slower market might actually be the perfect time to do it. Jim and Hal are joined by first-time guest Becky Johnson, founder of the popular Facebook group Appraiser Tr...

Data nerds get ready! Today, Hal and Jim are joined by Chase Pursley, founder of Appraisal Inbox and JobsinAppraisal.com, who recently took a deep dive into Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) data. We’re talking demographics, licensing trends, and th...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms and others in the industry from around the country.In this episode, host Hal Humphreys chat...

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Chandler, a leading voice in the appraisal industry. As President of the Northern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and Chair of the Industry Advisory Council for the Appraisal Foundation, Paul...

Big changes are on the horizon! In this episode, we’re diving into the upcoming UAD updates and what they mean for the industry. And who better to break it all down than the newest Valuation Visionary, Liz Green? We’ll discuss the road ahead, t...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms and others in the industry from around the country. In this episode, we sit down with our Buzzy Award win...

It’s March, and while everyone’s gearing up for March Madness, we’re switching things up! No guest today—just Jim and Hal breaking down everything you need to know about ACTS 2025 in San Antonio, TX (April 4th-9th for the full event, April 6...

Natural disasters are reshaping the housing market—so what does that mean for appraisers, lenders, and homeowners? In this episode, we dive into the growing risks posed by wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, and how these extreme events are impa...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. We wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms and others in the industry from around the country. In this episode, we sit down with our Buzzy Award ...

The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) plays a crucial role in overseeing the real estate appraisal profession, but how has it evolved over the years, and where is it headed next? In this episode, we sit down with Jim Park, former Execu...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. This was the brainchild of Jim Morrison, the producer of this podcast. Jim wanted to recognize outstanding appraisers and firms around the country.

If you’ve completed an appraisal in the past week, you'll want to hear this. The GSEs' new time adjustment requirements went into effect on February 4th, and they come with some major changes for appraisers. To break it all down, we’ve brought ...

A new administration is in charge—what does that mean for appraisers? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Calabria, former Director of the FHFA and author of Shelter from the Storm, to break it all down.We’ll dive into...

Joined by industry experts Susan Lomeli, Sales Director at Intercorp, Inc., and Anthony Carolei, Director of Risk Management for Professional Liability at Hanover, host Hal Humphreys explores the critical intersection of real estate appraisal a...

There’s a shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. What can we do about it? The answer seems obvious: Build more houses, fast. Easier said than done. We fell behind on home-building after 2008 and never quite caught up. There’s a ...

Last fall, we put out a call for nominations for our first inaugural Buzzy Awards. This was the brainchild of Jim Morrison, the producer of this podcast. Jim wanted to recognize appraisers around the country who are innovators, champions...

You've dealt with unique properties and even luxury homes. But have you ever appraised a stately Old-World manor that's been around since the Restoration? How do you put a value on history? Join Hal Humphreys for a spe...