Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR

Instructor: Hal Humphreys

Live-Zoom Class
Friday, July 25th, 2025
8:30am-4:30pm Pacific Time*
One hour for lunch

*Class is being hosted and streamed live from Los Angeles, CA, and all times are listed in local time zone/pacific time zone*

Friday, July 25th, 2025- SOLD OUT please check our Zoom schedule for more class dates.

7 HOURS

$219.95

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Course Description

Join us for AeL’s first Live-Zoom offering of The Appraiser’s Guide to the New URAR course, with Hal Humphreys. This course will guide you through the transformative changes to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). Designed for real estate appraisers, lenders, and industry professionals, this interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to seamlessly adapt to the upcoming UAD redesign.

Students will delve into the dynamic URAR, examining its distinctions from the legacy reporting processes. They will preview scenarios that highlight the new features of the URAR, demonstrating how these enhancements facilitate improved appraisal analysis and reporting. Students will gain a clear understanding of the requirements for the new appraisal reporting framework.

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Understanding the Redesign:
    • Explore updates to the UAD and URAR, including dynamic, data-driven reports and integration with MISMO v3.6 data standards.
    • Learn how these changes aim to modernize and enhance efficiency in the appraisal process.
  2. Transition Strategies:
    • Overcome common challenges and minimize disruption to your workflow.
    • Discover how the redesign’s features will help you create high-quality, adaptable appraisal reports.
  3. Tools and Resources:
    • Learn what tools will help you navigate the changes.
    • Get tips on new technology to streamline appraisal processes.
  4. Collaboration and Networking:
    • Participate in live Q&A sessions to address your most pressing concerns.

Course Policies

Refund/Cancellation/Transfer Policy:

  • Refund requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the start of class. Cancellation must be in writing. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of class start.
  • If you register within 24 hours of Class Start, you will only be eligible for a transfer. This transfer credit expires 30 days after the original class date. After this 30 day period, we are unable to issue a transfer, and you will forfeit the class cost.

CE Requirements/Attendance Policy:

  • The class is offered via Zoom Meeting.
  • Computer audio/video, reliable internet connection, and 100% attendance are required for CE credit.
  • We must be able to see and hear your camera, and driving or riding in a car is not allowed during class. These are state requirements for CE.

Software/System Requirements:

Class is offered via Zoom Meeting.

Reminders:

  • *KNOW YOUR TIMEZONE: This class is being streamed LIVE from Los Angeles, CA .Class starts at 8:30AM Pacific Time (local time) sharp!

    For Pacific Timers, Class is from 8:30AM – 4:30PM PT (doors open at 7:30am)

    For Mountain Timers, Class is from 9:30AM – 5:30PM MT (doors open at 8:30am)

    For Central Timers, Class is from 10:30AM – 6:30PM CT (doors open at 9:30am)

    For Eastern Timers, Class is from 11:30AM – 7:30PM ET (doors open at 10:30am)

Everything you need to know about our live virtual class offerings via Zoom

  • Add any live-zoom course(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout.
  • IMPORTANT: Be sure to provide the correct state and license number information during checkout, as this will be automatically pulled into our system for your completion certificate and reporting to your state.
  • Once purchased, you’ll be automatically registered for the Zoom class meeting and you will receive a receipt via email.
  • You will receive a confirmation email with your JOIN MEETING link (save this! This is the link you will click to join the zoom class meeting on Class Day.)
  • If this is your first purchase with us, you will also receive an email with your Student Login Credentials, which give you access to your Student Account; Your student account is where you will access any online courses or completion certificates. 
  • If your Zoom Class comes with Course materials, they will be made available in your student account and also emailed to you in reminder emails (see “What to expect on class day.” below)
  • If you don’t see your confirmation email (and you’ve checked your spam folder), just email us (we make typos too, and we’re happy to help).
  • We highly recommend you download zoom for an even better in-class experience.
  • You’ll receive reminder emails the day before and the morning of class. (NOTE: If you register within 24 hours of class start time, you might not receive reminder emails.)
  • Be sure to click the Zoom meeting link and join the meeting 30 minutes before class start time, so we can get you checked in.
  • Check your time zone! All classes are listed in CENTRAL TIME, so adjust your calendar accordingly. Our reminder emails the day before and the morning of class will list the correct times for all time zones, for reference.
  • Download any course materials. You can find all appropriate documents for your course under “My Courses” in your student account.
  • If you are taking a USPAP update course, have the current USPAP publication on hand.
  • It is required that you keep your camera on for the duration of the class. Be sure to have a device with a working webcam, audio, and microphone, as well as good internet access.

Use the Zoom meeting link to join the class 30 minutes before class start time, so we can get you checked in.

  • You should have received a confirmation email immediately after purchase, as well as reminder emails the day before and the morning of class. Your Zoom link to join class can be found in any of those emails.
  • Be sure to check your spam folder if it is not in your inbox.
  • Remember to use the Zoom meeting link to join class at least 30 minutes before the official start time, so we can get you checked in.
  • Zoom Confirmation Emails (how you join the class): We will resend everyone’s Zoom confirmation emails 1 hour prior to class start
  •  Class Reminder emails with handouts (if any) and reminders: We send reminder emails on the day before and the day of class (unless class falls on a Monday or Friday; we don’t work weekends)
  • Reminder emails will include: Any class handouts (if applicable), important expectations and requirements; REMINDERS ABOUT KNOWING YOUR TIME ZONE (we’re on Central Time); and student support / instructor contact information.
  • Remember: you must be present with your camera on 100% of the class time. (This is a state requirement, not ours. We cannot make exceptions.)
  • Refunds require a 24-hour written notice.
  • BUT if you miss class and forget to notify us, no worries! Just reach out to our team, and we’re happy to transfer you to a later class.
  • We can only provide one transfer, so if you miss the second class, you will not have the option for a transfer and will forfeit the purchase cost. 
  • You must be present with your camera on for the duration of class. (This is a state requirement, not ours. We cannot make exceptions.)
  • You must be visible and prepared to answer instructor questions (please do not drive, work on other tasks, walk your dog, or anything else that might be distracting to the class).
  • If you have an emergency or are otherwise prevented from being present and visible on camera, please contact one of the class moderators. 
  • Chat Feature
  • Raise Hand Feature (alt + Y is the keyboard shortcut, or click the Reactions button)
  • Mute/Unmute & Stop Video (you should only turn cameras off when on breaks)
  • In addition to the live instructor, we’ll have a team member available to help everything run smoothly during class.
  • Ben Maxwell, our Education Director, will email a Course Evaluation link to all students immediately after class.
  • Once you complete the evaluation, you’ll receive an emailed certificate from our LMS. Please keep in mind that failure to complete this survey will delay your certificate (it is REQUIRED).
  • If you have any issues with the automated certificate, just reply to Ben’s Course Evaluation email and request a PDF copy.
  • If you’re in a state that requires the provider to report on your behalf, we will report your CE after class. Please give us 24 hours to do so. (States in which we report on your behalf include: FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, OH, SC, TX, and UT.)
  • If you have any questions, the instructor and class moderator will stick around for a few minutes after class ends.

Meet The Instructor

Hal Humphreys

Hal Humphreys

Hal Humphreys is a real estate appraiser with more than 30 years in the business. He has served as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases where citizens (many times, appraisers) were accused of fraud or negligence and as a contract investigator for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Hal is a founding partner of Appraiser eLearning.

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