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UAD

UAD 3.6 Focus: Site Commentary Examples

Note that this property has 2 parcels, but there’s no subsection comment dedicated to it. At the end of the Site section is where you put any ...
UAD

TOTAL for Mobile - The Upgrade You Already Own

If you’ve ever had to return to a property because you missed something important, you know it’s not ideal. It can be frustrating, time consuming, ...
UAD

UAD 3.6 Focus: Tips from ACTS

I was asked a LOT at ACTS this year about whether learning "mobile" now will be applicable to the new UAD 3.6, and the answer is YES, and especially ...
UAD

UAD 3.6 Focus: Broadband (Site Section Part 2)

When is "Broadband Internet" not broadband internet? See what the GSEs want in the new URAR in this quick video. Have a suggestion for a Tech Tip or ...
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UAD 3.6 Focus: Site with Waterfront Part 1

Going through the dataset for UAD 3.6, appraisers will likely notice the Site section is significantly enhanced, and many inspection items that used ...
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UAD 3.6 Focus: Excluding Approaches to Value

The GSEs have a field dedicated to describing WHY you didn't use an approach to value. Watch this short video to see one of their examples. Have a ...
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UAD 3.6 Focus: New Construction, New Definition

The GSEs have clarified the definition of what constitutes a "new construction" property. Watch this short video to see the updates for the new UAD ...
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UAD 3.6 Focus: Pop Quiz #2

The new UAD is on its way. Test your knowledge about the basics with this short, three-question "Pop Quiz" video. Have a suggestion for a Tech Tip or ...
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UAD 3.6 Focus: Comp Weighting Part 3

The new UAD has a surprising number of new requirements, many of which aren’t listed directly on the text of the report. An example of this is ...
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UAD 3.6 Focus: Comp Weighting Part 2

Today, we’ll look at some examples the GSEs have given for describing relative comp weight. Watch this short video to see what it looks like. Have a ...
UAD

UAD 3.6 Focus: Comp Weighting Part 1

In the new UAD, the GSEs are requiring the appraiser to identify how they’ve weighted each comparable – right in the grid. Watch this video to see ...
Tech Tip

Tech Tip: Fannie and Freddie Market Analysis in TOTAL using Titan Analytics

Today's tech tip is significantly longer than usual. I show how to input your comp-specific market analysis into TOTAL, and also how to use Titan ...
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