The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearning

Episode 231 | Don't Go It Alone: The Power of Community in the Appraisal Profession

Appraising can often feel like a solitary profession, but some of the greatest opportunities for growth come from being in community with other appraisers. In this episode, I sit down with Carole Henrysen, owner of Zen Appraisals, to discuss her journey into the appraisal profession, the creation of her successful appraisal business, and her expertise in unique properties.  Along the way, Carole shares stories from the field, lessons learned throughout her career, and the importance of being part of a strong appraiser community. From navigating complex properties to building lasting professional relationships, she explains how connecting with other appraisers has been so beneficial for herself and for her Zen Appraisal group over the years.  This is a fresh reminder that you don't have to go it alone. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com 📱 Follow us on socials: AeL's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/] AeL's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/] Reynolds' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] Reynolds' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsandassociates/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and insights in the appraisal industry. It's produced by Appraiser eLearning.  We’re more than just a CE provider. We offer free training and resources to our community of followers. So next time you’re on the road or have some free time, download an episode of “The Appraisal Update Podcast,” or tune into our free monthly webinar, “The Appraisal Report Webinar.” Appraiser eLearning is the trusted resource for appraisers – available 24/7, anywhere, from any device. It’s all online, and it’s all flexible. Learn because you want to.

Episode 230 | A Long-Form Conversation on Short-Term Rentals

In today's episode, Bryan Reynolds sits down with Bill Waltenbaugh, Chief Appraiser at Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN), about something that's been a hot topic for a while now in the appraisal space: short-term rentals. How do you appraise them? What do the lenders expect? What do the AMCs expect? Does anyone expect the same thing? Bill shares his wealth of knowledge on this topic, walks us through NAN's resources for appraisers, and talks about what the future of appraising STRs will look like. Don't miss this insightful conversation.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com 📱 Follow us on socials: AeL's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/] AeL's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/] Reynolds' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] Reynolds' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsandassociates/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and insights in the appraisal industry. It's produced by Appraiser eLearning.  We’re more than just a CE provider. We offer free training and resources to our community of followers. So next time you’re on the road or have some free time, download an episode of “The Appraisal Update Podcast,” or tune into our free monthly webinar, “The Appraisal Report Webinar.” Appraiser eLearning is the trusted resource for appraisers – available 24/7, anywhere, from any device. It’s all online, and it’s all flexible. Learn because you want to.

Episode 229 | Why go to ValExpo this year? It's not for the reason you think.

Okay, maybe it's partially for the reason you think: Obviously, we're all itching for a chance to speak face-to-face with the GSEs, software providers, and lenders to discuss the big UAD 3.6 shift that's happening this year. But there's more to it than that. Much more. Tune in as I sit down with the faces of Valuation Expo, Jim Morrison and Heidi Reuter, and they tell me what we can expect this August, why this year is so different from all the other ones, and they'll tell me a few of their favorite things about this annual conference.  You can register for Valuation Expo here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#register [https://www.valuationexpo.com/#register] 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com 📱 Follow us on socials: AeL's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/] AeL's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/] Reynolds' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] Reynolds' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsandassociates/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and insights in the appraisal industry. It's produced by Appraiser eLearning.  We’re more than just a CE provider. We offer free training and resources to our community of followers. So next time you’re on the road or have some free time, download an episode of “The Appraisal Update Podcast,” or tune into our free monthly webinar, “The Appraisal Report Webinar.” Appraiser eLearning is the trusted resource for appraisers – available 24/7, anywhere, from any device. It’s all online, and it’s all flexible. Learn because you want to.

Episode 228 | The Pathway That Works: Two Fresh Appraisers Share Their Journey

Back in May, we introduced you to Melissa Bond's practicum program through the eyes of students just beginning their journey into the appraisal profession. Today, I'm sitting down with two graduates of the program who have successfully launched their appraisal careers and are putting this training into practice every day.  Quintin Smith and Jeff Graves share what it took to complete the program, the transition from student to working appraiser, the obstacles they faced along the way, and how this practicum pathway helped better prepare them for the realities of the profession.  If you've ever wondered whether there is a viable path into the appraisal profession (or something other than becoming a trainee), this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen in to hear what happens when opportunity meets determination, and what the future of the appraisal profession looks like through the eyes of its newest members. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com 📱 Follow us on socials: AeL's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/] AeL's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/] Reynolds' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] Reynolds' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsandassociates/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and insights in the appraisal industry. It's produced by Appraiser eLearning.  We’re more than just a CE provider. We offer free training and resources to our community of followers. So next time you’re on the road or have some free time, download an episode of “The Appraisal Update Podcast,” or tune into our free monthly webinar, “The Appraisal Report Webinar.” Appraiser eLearning is the trusted resource for appraisers – available 24/7, anywhere, from any device. It’s all online, and it’s all flexible. Learn because you want to.

Episode 227 | The Evolution of Appraisal Software

As cloud-based technology continues to reshape the appraisal industry, what does that transition actually mean for appraisers? Today, host Bryan Reynolds sits down with software engineer and apprAIz CEO Narainder Chandwani to talk about the shift from traditional desktop software to cloud-based platforms—and why it matters now more than ever. They discuss common misconceptions, challenges you may face, and how this new technology could change the way your reports are created, managed, and delivered. Make sure you're in the know. Learn more about the apprAIz platform here: https://appraiz.biz/ [https://appraiz.biz/] Got any questions? You can reach out to Narainder personally at narainder@appraiz.biz or reach out to the business at contactus@appraiz.biz 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning ✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com 🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com 📱 Follow us on socials: AeL's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/] AeL's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/ [https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/] Reynolds' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] Reynolds' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsandassociates/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/] The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and insights in the appraisal industry. It's produced by Appraiser eLearning.  We’re more than just a CE provider. We offer free training and resources to our community of followers. So next time you’re on the road or have some free time, download an episode of “The Appraisal Update Podcast,” or tune into our free monthly webinar, “The Appraisal Report Webinar.” Appraiser eLearning is the trusted resource for appraisers – available 24/7, anywhere, from any device. It’s all online, and it’s all flexible. Learn because you want to.