The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Pete Fontana recently took a bold step by submitting a formal letter to the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), calling for the removal of the 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course requirement every two years. Fontana is a practicing appraiser, a regulator with the Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers, and a current member of the Board of Trustees for The Appraisal Foundation. In this conversation, he breaks down: • Why he thinks the current biennial 4h...

In this episode of the Appraisal Update Podcast, I sit down with Malinda Griffin, President of the National Association of Appraisers, to talk about why getting involved in your professional association matters more than ever. We discuss the benefits of engagement, how appraisers can strengthen their voice in the profession, and why you won’t want to miss the upcoming Appraiser’s Conference & Trade Show (ACTS) in Seattle. From valuable education and industry updates to networking and a lo...

On this episode, Bryan and AIVRE CEO Jake Lew break down the latest on UAD 3.6—what it means for your reports and how to stay ahead of the changes. They also take AIVRE's software for a spin to demonstrate how AI helps appraisers handle repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and free up time to focus on what really matters. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes: /appraiserelearning ✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiserelearning.com ...

How can you actually create positive change for appraisers—not just talk about it? Here's one way I've seen firsthand: The Kentucky Association of Appraisers—a newly formed nonprofit created by appraisers, for appraisers—is working to move the profession forward in a meaningful way. A major step happened on February 18, 2026, when HB 355 successfully advanced out of the Kentucky House Banking & Insurance Committee. I had the privilege of testifying in support of the bill, and in this epis...

An appraiser named John called me in a panic. He was headed to court and needed help — fast. Not only did John ask what he should wear to trial, he also asked a much bigger question: How do I effectively explain my opinion of value when the other expert valued the land, valued the house separately, and added them together — resulting in a much higher value? In this episode, I share a real-life courtroom story involving a house on forty acres, competing expert opinions, and how to clearly expl...