Real estate is moving toward more data privacy. Appraisers say UAD 3.6 is moving the other way
Certification 25 expands who can store, analyze, and distribute appraisal report data, including interior photos
Appraisals and Valuations
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Appraisers warn of risks as more real estate listings go private
Appraisers say hidden interiors and off-market sales limit comp verification and will extend turnaround times
Class Valuation adds Makena InstaPlan ahead of UAD 3.6 shift
Class Valuation gives appraisers Makena InstaPlan ahead of the Nov. 2, 2026 UAD 3.6 deadline, citing faster inspections and exports.
Atlas VMS’s Erik Morin on HECM second appraisals, AIM-Port acquisition
Atlas VMS says 8.3% of HECM loans needed a second appraisal in Q1 2026 versus 10.4% in Q4 2025, adding cost and time.
Broker Public Portal, RPR bring valuation data to Cribio platform
Broker Public Portal and Realtors Property Resource (RPR) have formed a new collaboration that will integrate RPR’s Realtors Valuation Model.
PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees, seeks to give lenders more control
PAM says lenders can manage appraisals in-house, cut fees by 25% to 40%, and pay a $99 per-order charge instead of AMC markups.
True Footage lands $40M Series C as appraisal industry hits ‘critical’ AI phase
True Footage raises $40M Series C to scale its staff appraiser model and data platform as UAD 3.6 and AI reshape home valuations.
Jim Park on appraisal workforce shortage and regulatory shifts
The U.S. appraisal industry faces a shrinking workforce, regulatory changes and new tech requirements, impacting housing and lending.
Atlas VMS integrating AI review tool into AIM-Port platform
The move aims to reduce manual review work for lenders and appraisal management companies while improving consistency and appraisal quality.
Making the 7-day refi reality: Modernizing mortgage appraisals
For many borrowers, the appraisal is the most stressful step in a refinance: part mystery, part high-stakes hurdle. Will the home appraise high enough? Will it delay closing? What actually determines the final value?