Imagine a world where appraisal reports are structured, transparent, and dramatically reduce revision requests, empowering lenders, appraisers, and borrowers alike. That world is fast approaching, thanks to UAD 3.6, the groundbreaking update designed to revolutionize real estate valuation. But how do you harness its full potential before it reshapes your workflows?

This episode dives deep into the strategic impact of UAD 3.6 with industry experts Shawn Thompson, Rachel Treadwell, and Ken DeFeo. They reveal how the new structured information and expanded data points, from high-speed internet to ADUs, provide unprecedented visibility into property details. You’ll discover how these changes enable closer collaboration, faster production, and fewer errors, all while future-proofing your business in a rapidly evolving market.

Key insights include:

- The significance of structured comment sections versus unstructured addendums, making appraisals clearer and more accessible.

- How new data fields like property type, construction method, and property condition improve accuracy and reduce revisions.

- The importance of ordering the correct report type (full, hybrid, desktop) based on the property's scope to streamline appraisal processes.

- Practical tips for loan officers and agents to navigate new order entry systems and avoid common pitfalls. - Why failing to adapt now risks losing efficiency and competitive advantage as the industry transitions fully to 3.6.

- Whether you're a lender, appraiser, or real estate professional, understanding and implementing these updates is crucial to stay ahead of the curve.

This episode offers actionable insights to accelerate adoption, reduce errors, and enhance communication across all stakeholders, so you can deliver better, faster results. Prepare to see appraisal data in a new light. More transparent, more powerful, and better aligned with future industry standards. Don't wait for the market to change; lead it.

Guests:

Shawn Thompson, an industry leader in valuation services, shares practical strategies to leverage 3.6 data points for smoother workflows.

Rachel Treadwell, a seasoned appraisal expert, discusses the importance of training and preparation in the transition.

Ken DeFeo, a key policy advisor, explains how the new data structure reduces underwriters' guesswork and increases transparency.

Get ready to transform your approach—this episode is essential listening to stay informed, efficient, and competitive in the new appraisal landscape.

UAD 3.6 is already moving through broad production, and the appraisal industry is quickly approaching the November 2 mandate. In this episode of ValuNation, Charlie Johnson and Rachel Treadwell, Chief Valuations Officer at Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, sit down with Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre, to talk through what appraisers, lenders, AMCs, and valuation partners need to know right now.

The conversation focuses on making UAD 3.6 feel more practical and less overwhelming. Rachel and Jake discuss appraiser readiness, live 3.6 orders, the importance of updating appraiser profiles, and why preparation matters before the deadline begins impacting GSE submissions. Jake also walks through key areas of the new UAD 3.6 workflow, including updated condition reporting, interior and exterior quality ratings, kitchen and bathroom details, comparable weighting, and the shift toward more structured, searchable data.

The episode also covers the role of appraisal software, how appraisers can get more comfortable with the new report format, and what support is available for those still working through the transition. Whether you are an appraiser preparing to accept UAD 3.6 assignments, a lender planning for workflow changes, or an industry professional following appraisal modernization, this episode offers a practical look at what is changing and how to prepare.

Topics covered:

• UAD 3.6 broad production and the November 2 mandate
• What happens to 2.6 reports after the deadline
• Appraiser readiness and profile updates
• New condition and quality reporting requirements
• Comparable weighting and reconciliation
• Software readiness and learning curve expectations
• How structured data may reduce revisions and improve consistency

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In this episode, Charlie flips roles and takes the mic to talk with Michael and Dalila at MBA Annual in Las Vegas. They get into why Q4 isn’t slowing down, what’s ahead for 2026, and how the USRES acquisition opens new doors for Nationwide. It’s a real, unfiltered conversation with the guy behind ValuNation—plus a few laughs, podcast struggles, and maybe a taco tattoo. Check out more at www.nationwideamc.com