Valuation Review Compliance Series

October Research is proud to introduce the Valuation Review Compliance Series. These webinars feature top experts in the home appraising industry and cover a variety of legislative and regulatory topics to help you stay compliant. Watch on demand at your convenience.

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Regulatory and Industry Outlook

Air Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Duration: 60 minutes

The second annual Regulatory and Industry Outlook featuring renowned author Jim Amorin and Kevin Hecht of McKissock Learning addresses the latest regulatory and business trends in the industry, including:

• Artificial intelligence’s potential in communications and business development
• How to fully support adjustments to enhance credibility as an appraiser
• Maintaining integrity in your analyses amidst rising scrutiny from regulators
• Changes to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset forms and their impact on reporting structures
• New waiver thresholds and other moves from the secondary market
• And much more...

Unlocking the Value of ADUs

Air Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Duration: 60 minutes

The use and desire for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on residential properties may be growing across the country as families look for new ways to utilize space and possibly raise revenue. Join two experts as they dive into precisely what ADUs are and how they should be appraised compliantly. They cover:

• The current regulations around appraisal of ADUs at different levels of the government
• Defining the potential and best use of these properties
• Real life examples of issues that have come up appraising these properties
• How to broaden your definition to find comp properties.

Appraising Green Properties recording

Air Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Duration: 60 minutes

Specialists in the industry share their insights on what it takes to compliantly appraise environmentally friendly features. Learn the competencies and qualifications you need to successfully measure the benefits these features provide. They discuss:

• The use and application of the Appraisal Institutes’ (AI) Energy Efficient addendum
• Who is regulating professionals appraising these features and properties?
• How do you identify comps?
• What is the value of ENERGY STAR® and Pearl Certifications?

Regulatory and Industry Outlook recording

Air Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Duration: 60 minutes

This webinar in the Valuation Review Compliance Series will give appraisal professionals insights on the regulatory and industry trends they will be facing in 2024. Leading industry professional, George Paquette, SRA, will cover a variety of critical issues including:

• Threats and risk
• Changing landscape of real estate and zoning changes
• Mortgage lender feedback
• PAREA – advantages and shortfalls
• Artificial intelligence
• 2024 market
• And much more from featured instructors...

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Loan Eligibility recording

Air Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
Duration: 60 minutes

Appraisers are facing new requirements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this year and Valuation Review wants to help you meet them. In the second edition of the Valuation Review Compliance Series, 3 top experts are going to breakdown what these new requirements are and why they were put in place.

Watch as they cover:

• Common concerns from the industry
• Limiting conditions
• The advantages of utilizing technology to meet these requirements
• Practical applications
• And much more from featured instructors...
  

Proposed Updates to USPAP recording

Air Date: Monday, January 23, 2023
Duration: 60 minutes

In the first webinar of the Valuation Review Compliance Series, Proposed Updates to USPAP, top experts discuss the latest proposed changes to USPAP by the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). They provide more clarity about these possible changes and help appraisers understand what they mean for their practice. Watch at your convenience to hear:

• A review of the changes proposed including the Ethics rule
• Timelines and how you can participate in the process
• If implemented, what do these changes mean for you
• The different roles of the ASB and AQB
• And much more from featured instructors...