The Appraisal Game Is Changing: Are You Ready?

Navigating UAD 3.6: What Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know The appraisal process is changing, and real estate agents need to be prepared! With the introduction of UAD 3.6, appraisers are transitioning to a new reporting system that requires more detailed property information, expanded documentation, and more comprehensive photographs. Lenders have already begun requesting appraisals on the new forms ahead of the official transition. With the upcoming October conversion and November deadline, understanding these changes NOW can help you avoid unnecessary revision requests, prevent closing delays, and create a smoother experience for your clients. Join Murray Realty Group for our Q4 Power Lunch featuring Betsy Hughes of BK Appraisal Services, who will walk us through the updated appraisal requirements and explain what agents can do on the front end to help keep transactions moving! What You'll Learn 🏡 Understanding UAD 3.6 Learn what's changing with the appraisal forms, why these updates matter, and how they affect the information appraisers need to complete their reports. 📸 New Property Information & Photo Expectations Discover what appraisers need to document, including roof replacement dates, kitchen and bathroom updates, property configurations, accessory dwelling units, and comprehensive interior and exterior photographs. 📋 Preparing Your Listings Before the Appraiser Arrives Learn which documents to have readily available, including surveys, permits, renovation records, private road agreements, septic information, and solar equipment documentation when applicable. 🔑 Avoiding Common Appraisal Delays Understand why access to attics, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, storage areas, and outbuildings matters—and how missing information or photographs can lead to additional requests and revisions. 🤝 Working Together for Smoother Transactions Learn practical ways to help appraisers obtain accurate property information, reduce unnecessary back-and-forth, and help keep your clients' closings on track. Meet Our Guest Speaker Betsy Hughes | BK Appraisal Services Betsy will share her appraisal expertise and practical guidance to help agents understand the new reporting expectations and prepare their listings for the UAD 3.6 transition. Event Details 📅 Date: Thursday, October 29th 🕒 Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM 📍 Location: Sweetwater Cuisine located in Wayside Village Shoppes 4216 Virginia Beach Blvd #140, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 All real estate agents are welcome, regardless of brokerage affiliation! Whether you are a new agent or an experienced professional, this is an opportunity to get ahead of the changes, ask questions, network with fellow Hampton Roads agents, and enjoy lunch while learning information you can immediately apply to your business. Don't wait until an appraisal issue threatens your closing. Get informed and be prepared! Hosted by Murray Realty Group, brokered by LPT Network.