Blog & Resources

Insights for modern
appraisers

Guides, expert advice, and deep dives to help you navigate UAD 3.6, UPD, ANSI standards, and the evolving appraisal landscape.

UAD 3.6

A Practical Guide to Reporting Defects in the New UAD 3.6 and URAR

Learn how to document property defects under the updated UAD 3.6 framework, including condition ratings, repair requirements, and compliance tips.

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Industry

The End of Form Numbers: How 6 Data Points Are Redefining Appraisals

The shift from traditional form-based appraisals to data-point-driven reports and what it means for your workflow.

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UPD

An Appraiser's Guide to Tricky UPD Data Collection Scenarios

Practical solutions for the edge cases and unusual property situations you encounter when collecting UPD-compliant data.

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URAR

URAR Market Analysis Changes: A Guide to the 12-Month Lookback and Time Adjustments

Breaking down the new market analysis requirements, including the 12-month lookback period and how to handle time adjustments.

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UAD 3.6

A Guide to Appraising Atypical Properties with the New UAD 3.6 and URAR

How to handle mixed-use, multi-unit, and other non-standard property types under the updated reporting standards.

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URAR

From Form Numbers to Data Points: How the New URAR Changes Appraisal Orders

Understanding how the transition to URAR affects the way AMCs and lenders structure appraisal orders.

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ANSI

A Practical Guide to Calculating GLA with New UPD and ANSI Standards

Step-by-step guidance for measuring and reporting Gross Living Area under the latest UPD and ANSI measurement requirements.

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UAD 3.6

Decoding the New URAR: A Guide to the UAD 3.6 Style Guide Codes

A comprehensive reference for every style guide code in UAD 3.6, with examples and common pitfalls to avoid.

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