The Appraisal Report Webinar

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A Conversation with the Attorneys

Host Bryan Reynolds

Guests: Peter Christensen & Craig Capilla

What kinds of legal peril are appraisers facing these days? Attorneys Peter Christensen and Craig Capilla talk about recent litigation trends involving appraisers, including actual legal cases and their outcomes.

Avoid disaster. Be prepared for the upcoming UAD.

Host: Bryan Reynolds

Guest: Joel Baker

The old way of submitting appraisals is over, and the old forms will be gone. Will you be ready for the future of real estate appraisal, or will you hang up your clipboard and ride off into the sunset?

Host: Bryan Reynolds

Guest: Ernie Durbin

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to learn new applications, this webinar will show you how ChatGPT can help with research, data analysis, and report writing, all while saving time and increasing accuracy.

What Does the Future Hold for the Appraisal Industry?

Host: Bryan Reynolds

Guest: Sandra Adomatis

Hear from president of the Appraisal Institute ,Sandra Adomatis, about her tenure as President, PAREA, green appraising, and much more.

The AI Frontier

Host: Bryan Reynolds

Guest: Jim Amorin

Jim Amorin, author of “The Generative Shift,” explores practical strategies for integrating AI, including ChatGPT, into your appraisal processes.

Strategies for Compliance with an Ever-Evolving USPAP

Host: Bryan Reynolds

Guest: Scott Cullen

Bryan Reynolds and Scott Cullen discuss recommended strategies for compliance with USPAP. They touch on market trends, recent FNMA findings regarding under-appraisals in minority census tracts, and the importance of time adjustments.

Debriefing Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide Announcement

Host: Bryan Reynolds

Guests: Lyle Radke & Hamp Thomas,

Lyle Radke briefs us on Fannie Mae’s recent policy changes to the Selling Guide, and Hamp Thomas shares how appraisers are receiving the news. This heated discussion includes LOTS of questions from the audience.

A Discussion with John Brenan of The Appraisal Foundation

We sit down with John Brenan, Vice President of Appraisal Issues at The Appraisal Foundation, to discuss a variety of issues, including: – Questions pertaining to USPAP – ASB’s recently adopted 2020-21 changes to USPAP – AQB’s changes to appraiser qualification criteria – PAREA: what is it and what does it mean to you?

Trainees: The pros and cons of appraisal assistance

We broach the subject of trainees: What are the pros and cons of appraisal assistance? Is bringing on a trainee worth the trouble? Could a trainee add value to your appraisal practice or are you simply training your future competition? Bryan will be joined by Brianne Ledbetter and Clay Wells, two seasoned appraisers and appraisal-shop owners with trainee experience (good and bad).

A Conversation with Jim Park, ASC Executive Director

The Appraisal Report – Special Edition with Jim Park, Executive Director of The Appraisal Subcommittee.

Appraiser Coach – The Business of Appraisal

Appraiser eLearning’s Hal Humphreys and The Appraiser Coach, Dustin Harris, discuss the business of appraising real estate.

ACTS Webinar

Bryan Reynolds and Craig Morley discuss the upcoming 2019 Appraiser’s Conference and Trade Show (ACTS). Learn more about this event and why it’s important to join your state associations!

Workfiles & USPAP Compliance

On this episode Bryan Reynolds and “The Attorney,” Craig Capilla discuss how to keep your workfile safe from legal scrutiny. The workfile is one of the least understood and most frequently deficient parts of an appraiser’s practice. Despite USPAP and state laws establishing rules for maintaining a work file, the emergence of modern technologies and subscription-based (public) data have combined to blur the lines of the traditional workfile. In an era where it is easier than ever to preserve records, the appraiser has less guidance than ever on what to preserve.

Year-End Review & Predictions for 2019

This is a special episode with a stacked cast! AeL’s Bryan Reynolds is joined by two very special guests – NAA president, John Dingeman and Dustin Harris, AKA the Appraiser Coach – to discuss all that happened in the Appraisal industry in 2018. It has been a crazy year; Bryan, Dustin and John will give you their Year-End Reviews for 2018 as well as a synopsis of what they think YOU can expect as we look ahead to next year. We’ll be polishing off the ol’ crystal ball and making our predictions 2019.

Complaints

Bryan Reynolds is joined by special guest and frequent contributor Tim Andersen to discuss COMPLAINTS – What are the most common complaints? What are best practices for avoiding complaints? What do you do if you receive one? For the everyday, boots-on-the-ground appraiser, getting a complaint filed against you or a letter from the state board can be devastating. Learn how to manage yourself in this time of crisis and, better yet, learn how to avoid it altogether.

Bifurcated Appraisals

Bryan Reynolds is joined by special guest, Mike Brunson, to discuss Bifurcated Appraisals. This is a trending topic. As more hybrid appraisal products continue to flood the market, appraisers have good reason to remain skeptical. Tune in on Thursday as we shed light on the growing trends surrounding Bifurcated/Hybrid appraisals and what it means to you – the boots-on-the-ground appraiser.

Crazy Land Values

Bryan Reynolds is joined by frequent contributor/Course Author, Scott Cullen, to discuss the importance of staying current with land values, and how easy it is to get off track.

The Business of Appraising – Part 2

The Appraiser Coach Dustin Harris and AeL’s Hal Humphreys discuss how to run a business.

Alternatives to the Traditional

Bryan Reynolds sits down with Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of Miller Samuel INC, to discuss appraisals that fall outside the norm.

Discussing Data-Importing and Market Analysis Tools

Bryan Reynolds is joined by guest Brandon Reich, Owner/Appraiser at Choice

Tri Star Bank Synopsis & Tindell v. Murphy

Bryan Reynolds joined by John Dingeman (President, NAA) and Craig Capilla

The Appraiser Coach and ANSI

Dustin Harris, John Dingeman, and Hal Humphreys talk ANSI.

Fly By Appraisal Inspections

Drone Appraising. Yes, Drones! They are not for every assignment, but drones are beginning to have a direct affect on the valuation market.

Computer-Assisted Valuations & The Appraiser

USPAP Changes: A Discussion between 3 AQB Certified USPAP Instructors

We’re talking about USPAP changes and we have a stacked cast – Host Bryan Reynolds is joined by special guests Diana Jacob and Tim Andersen. Don’t miss these three AQB Certified USPAP Instructors talking about what the changes really mean to you, the appraiser.

No Appraisal Mortgages!?

Evaluations

Desktop Appraisals – The Next Big Thing?

Property Inspection Waivers

Virtual Matched Pairs

CYA (Cover your Appraisal)

Using Depreciation

The role of State and National Appraisal Groups

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