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The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning
Each week, Bryan Reynolds tells stories, shares appraisal industry news, or brings up points to ponder that are relevant to boots-on-the-ground real estate appraisers. You can also watch these episodes at the Appraiser eLearning YouTube channel.
Episodes
218 episodes
The Appraisal Update - Episode 216 | "The appraisal came in low."
We’ve all heard it: “The appraisal came in low.”I hate that line — and with good reason. Maybe the better comment is: "The sales price came in high."In this episode, I invited Cathy Harper to break down a conversation that start...
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Episode 216
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The Appraisal Update - Episode 215 | A Family Affair
Meet Kevin Lynch, a third-generation appraiser from South Texas who has literally grown up in this profession. In this episode, Kevin shares how he found his way into the appraisal world, what he loves about the work (and what drives him crazy)...
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Episode 215
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33:01
The Appraisal Update - Episode 214 | Wrapping Up 2025 with Bryan and Hal
Join me and my business partner Hal Humphreys as we look back on the biggest news of 2025 and peer into the future at what's ahead for appraisers in 2026. —Bryan Reynolds🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episod...
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Episode 214
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32:52
The Appraisal Update - Episode 213 | She's a REALTOR, a podcaster, and an inspiration.
Meet a special guest who works right in my building, and whose influence reaches far beyond it.She’s a real estate agent, a fellow podcaster, and genuinely one of the kindest, most caring people you’ll ever meet.Join us as she sha...
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Episode 213
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The Appraisal Update - Episode 212 | What Determination Looks Like
Big News!In this episode, meet a splendid young person with determination, patience, and grit. She knew what she wanted — and she made it happen. You’ve heard me talk about her before, now meet her again and hear about her big acc...
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Episode 212
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19:28
The Appraisal Update - Episode 211 | Melissa Bond's Practical Appraiser Training Program
In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Bond, the creator of the MPAT Program — Practical Appraiser Training Program under a Practicum Environment.Melissa’s program is transforming how new appraisers enter the profession. ...
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Episode 211
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39:42
The Appraisal Update - Episode 210 | Value Your Own Value – A Thanksgiving Message from Bryan Reynolds
We, as appraisers, are valuation experts. Every day, we develop opinions of value for what’s often a person’s biggest asset — their home.But let me ask you something: Are you sure that’s their biggest asset?What if your most valua...
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Episode 210
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Breaking News: The First Interview With the First Appraiser to Do the First UAD 3.6 Report
The very first appraiser in the country to complete the first-ever UAD 3.6 appraisal report is Adam Winstead! And I’m proud to say I’m the first to sit down and interview this history-maker.For all the naysayers who insisted “There’s no...
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Episode 211
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30:28
The Appraisal Update - Episode 209 | Jake Lew, Aivre, and Getting Ready for UAD 3.6
UAD 3.6 is officially here. Are you ready, or just trying to get ready?In this episode, Bryan talks with Jake Lew of Aivre about how their appraisal software is already equipped to help appraisers deliver reports that mee...
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Episode 209
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37:59
The Appraisal Update - Episode 208 | Karis Crawford: The 16-Year-Old Who Bought a House
Can you imagine taking out a loan and buying a house before graduating from high school? That's exactly what Bryan's guest did. Karis Crawford is an agent, landman, and seasoned Texas appraiser with one of the most fascinating origin stories in...
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Episode 208
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The Appraisal Update - Episode 207 | Don't Do Dumb Things.
Bryan shares a story illustrating that saying “I didn’t know” or “I didn’t remember” doesn’t get you out of trouble — especially when you’ve done a dumb thing. (Let’s just say a speeding ticket might’ve been involved.)That same rule appl...
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Episode 207
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24:55
The Appraisal Update - Episode 206 | UAD 3.6: Key Changes and Tools You Need to Know
In this episode, Bryan dives into some of the most important updates in UAD 3.6 and what they mean for appraisers in the field. He highlights where to find the latest official guidance directly from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and...
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Episode 206
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31:04
The Appraisal Update - Episode 205 | FHA Appraisal Protocol Changes
Big news from FHA: Appraisers are no longer required to take photos of attics or crawl spaces—and MLS photos are now acceptable. But before you breathe a sigh of relief… there’s more to it. Join Bryan and special guest John Dingeman as they unp...
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Episode 205
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33:42
The Appraisal Update - Episode 204 | Valuation Expo Volunteers
From the Val Expo 2024 trade show floor: Hear Bryan talk with Allison Rodriguez and Jason Covington, two fabulous colleagues who volunteered to help us put on the conference last year. We could not have done it without them! And as a bonus, All...
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Episode 204
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18:53
The Appraisal Update - Episode 203 | Coffee, AI, and GECS
Sometimes the best conversations happen by accident. Bryan was meeting with a group of appraisers at a local coffee shop, discussing the future of the profession and the rise of AI. Sitting nearby was Brian Govatos, there with his son, quietly ...
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Episode 203
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34:33
The Appraisal Update - Episode 202 | J-Mo Previews ValExpo!
Join Bryan and our fabulous Chief Development Officer Jim Morrison (we call him J-Mo!) for a quick overview of Valuation Expo, coming this August. Here are the Cliff's Notes: It's ...
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Episode 202
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23:51
The Appraisal Update - Episode 201 | Making Life-Changing Connections at ValExpo
Join Bryan Reynolds for a look back at ValExpo 2024 and conversations with three happy attendees, including a trainee and ADI scholarship winner who met ...
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Episode 201
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19:15
The Appraisal Update - Episode 200 | The Power of Getting Involved
In this episode, Bryan is joined by Jarrett Hardesty and Chris Stewart, MAI for a timely conversation on the importance of appraiser engagement and leadership.Chris shares insight on the monthly appraiser meetups he facilitates in Bowlin...
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Episode 200
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The Appraisal Update - Episode 199 | New Hat, New Insights, and the New UAD
Bryan is back from the ACTS conference in Texas sporting a new custom hat — and a lot of new insights on the upcoming URAR changes. After teaching a class to over 100 attendees, he also gathered notes and updates from Fannie Mae representatives...
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Episode 199
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The Appraisal Update - Episode 198 | NAA Appraiser of the Year
Bryan returns from the ACTS conference and talks to the NAA Appraiser of the Year. Listen in to hear her story of how getting involved brings a feeling of giving back to the profession but also creates opportunities.🔔 SUBSCRIB...
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Episode 198
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The Appraisal Update - Episode 197 | Market Condition Adjustments: A Conversation with Lyle Radke
In the second of three planned interviews, Lyle Radke of Fannie Mae breaks down the importance of making market condition adjustments and gets into some of the specifics of what Fannie Mae expects of appraisers — and why."We're not going...
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Episode 197
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37:05
The Appraisal Update - Episode 196 | Hybrid Appraisals: A Conversation with Lyle Radke
In part one of this interview series, Bryan sits down with Lyle Radke of Fannie Mae to talk about hybrid appraisals. For parts two and three, Lyle will come back and talk about market conditions adjustments and the new report (UAD and policy).&...
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Episode 196
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44:55
The Appraisal Update - Episode 195 | What Is a Comp?
What qualifies as a comparable? Listen in as Bryan breaks it down — with support from a few dictionaries and texts. In short, appraisers need to think twice before calling something comparable that isn't really comparable....
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Episode 196
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19:24
The Appraisal Update - Episode 194 | Top 3 Appraiser Errors
After doing more than 2,000 appraisal reviews over the years, Bryan and his team have seen the same errors crop up again and again. In this episode, he'll unpack the three most common mistakes appraisers make. Listen through to the...
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Episode 195
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24:26
The Appraisal Update - Episode 194 | New Year's Resolutions
Have you made a new year's resolution? Did you vow to exercise more, drink less, or spend more time with family? We all have big plans for changing ourselves in early January, but the reality is that most of us don't succeed. Is there a...
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Episode 194
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